# Tapwe and the Magic Hat - Hardcover

by **Buffy Sainte-Marie** (Author), **Michelle Alynn Clement** (Illustrator)

**"Beautiful, poignant and poetic. This story will weave its way into the hearts and minds of readers for generations."  
\--Monique Gray Smith, author of _My Heart Fills With Happiness_**

**From beloved Indigenous icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a chapter book inspired by oral histories and traditions. On a prairie reserve, Tâpwê receives a mysterious gift from Kokhom (grandma)--and finds himself on an unforgettable adventure.**

Tâpwê can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the Cree reserve--especially since Kokhom, his grandma, has given him the most amazing gift: a Magic Hat with bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! Tâpwê is so excited that he soon forgets Kokhom's advice: Watch out for tricksters!

Tâpwê's adventure is everything he imagined. He meets his cousins, takes part in a powwow, and sleeps in a tipi. But soon he's reminded of Kokhom's words. Is his new friend Wâpos leading him astray with mischief?

**_Tâpwê and the Magic Hat_** **draws on a rich Indigenous tradition of storytelling and features:**

-   A memorable cast of characters from both imagination and legend.
-   A glossary and pronunciation guide of Cree words used in the book.
-   A note to parents and teachers from Buffy Sainte-Marie about trickster stories.
-   An important message for young readers about being yourself, and learning to dance to the beat of your own heart.
-   Features black and white illustrations throughout.

### Author Biography

**Buffy Sainte-Marie** is a world-renowned and Academy Award-winning Cree singer-songwriter, activist, educator, and visual artist. Her picture books for kids include _Hey LIttle Rockabye,_ illustrated by Ben Hodson, and (forthcoming) _Still This Love Goes On And On_, illustrated by Julie Flett.

**Michelle Alynn Clement** is an award-winning book designer and illustrator from Vancouver, BC.

**Number of Pages:** 152

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 8.1 x 6.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** June 07, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 17.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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