Benjamin's Thunderstorm by Florence, Melanie
Benjamin's Thunderstorm by Florence, Melanie

Benjamin's Thunderstorm

A thunderstorm evokes a boy's family traditions, in this rainy-day story from award-winning author Melanie Florence. Benjamin...
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Author: Melanie Florence
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Language: English
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Benjamin's Thunderstorm by Florence, Melanie

Benjamin's Thunderstorm

$241.26
Benjamin's Thunderstorm by Florence, Melanie

Benjamin's Thunderstorm

$241.26
Author: Melanie Florence
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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A thunderstorm evokes a boy's family traditions, in this rainy-day story from award-winning author Melanie Florence.

Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing through puddles in his bright yellow rain boots and watching the colors of a rainbow in the water as they ripple around his feet. But most of all, Benjamin loves thunder. To him, thunder -- piyêsiwak -- sounds like his grandfather's drum. It calls to him, like the songs his grandfather plays while his father and other powwow dancers spin and step in time to the drumbeat. As Benjamin hears the thunder rumble overhead, he imagines himself as a powwow dancer. He spins, he taps his feet and he lifts his knees. Faster and faster he twirls, delighted by and filled with the rhythm of piyêsiwak.

This artfully written story from award-winning author Melanie Florence celebrates both the universal joys of playing in the rain and the connections to family traditions that center and ground us. Elements of Cree powwow culture and Cree words for colors and weather are interwoven into the story, with a pronunciation guide in the back matter. The vibrant and eye-catching art by Hawlii Pichette, inspired by the scenery of northern Ontario, adds drama to the pages. This inviting picture book makes a perfect read-aloud for a rainy day, as well as an excellent introduction to Cree cultural traditions, local communities and experiencing nature firsthand.



Author: Melanie Florence
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Published: 09/05/2023
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.30h x 8.60w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781525303203
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
Melanie Florence is an award-winning writer of Cree and Scottish heritage based in Toronto, Ontario. She was close to her grandfather as a child, a relationship that sparked her interest in writing about Indigenous themes and characters. She is the author of several books for young readers and has won awards including the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award.

Hawlii Pichette is a Mushkego Cree (Treaty 9) urban mixed-blood artist and illustrator. Born and raised in the small community of Cochrane, Ontario, she is deeply influenced by her culture, upbringing and the natural world. She lives in London, Ontario.
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