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​A must read Native boarding school story. A hauntingly beautiful story about a little girl, Firefly, who is taken away from her grandmother and put in mission school. Authored by Elizabeth Albert-Peacock and illustrated by Anna Granholm. Selected as a top book by American Indian Children's Liteerature. Retail $11.95
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Maakoons, by Elizabeth Albert-Peacock, illustrated by Anna Granholm. A curious cub wanting to use the campground toilet. Lessons about bears and answers the question, "Do bears moo (poo) in the woods?"

$12.95​
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The Wolf’s Trail, by Thomas D. Peacock, and published by Holy Cow! Press, this story tells of Zhi-Shay, an elder wolf, and a litter of young wolves  Winner of Minnesota Library Association independent fiction 2020 and 2023 One Book Northland selection.

A site with more book information and wolf-related resources is available here: www.thewolfstrail.com

Retail Price: $18.95
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The Tao of Nookomis ​by Thomas D Peacock, a collection of twelve stories set in Ojibwe country. This second edition is published by KDP and available through us. Just ask for it in the comment section of your order, or email. 

Retail Price: $14.95
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The Dancers by Thomas Peacock and illustrated by Jacqueline Paske Gill. The story of a girl and her auntie, dancing, love and bravery. Retail $11.95

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A wonderful new novella by author Davis Endava. The story of a girl learning about her Indigenous culture and ways from a wise cedar tree. 

$12.95
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Little Dandelion by Rita Bergstein and Elizabeth Albert-Peacock. An enchantingly beautiful story about a little dandelion, his grandmother, and the circle of life. Beautifully told and illustrated. Sure to be a favorite. 

​$12.95
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Hummingbird by Elizabeth Albert-Peacock, illustrated by Anna Granholm. The story of a little girl who comes upon the little people, and a VERY big one too. Retail $11.95 

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 ​Dancing on Wild Rice by Elizabeth Albert-Peacock, illustrated by Anna Granholm. Dancing on Wild Rice is a heartfelt story that follows the journey of Savana, a young girl who learns the profound significance of her Ojibwe heritage through the tradition of wild rice harvesting.
​$12.95

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​​The Forever Sky by ​ Thomas Peacock and illustrated by Annette Lee, (Minnesota Historical Society Press) which jreceived a Kirkus starred review as well! A story about two boys missing their grandmother. Retail $17.95.
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The Little People and the Water of Life by Ronda Snow, illustrated by Eloy Bida. A beautifully told and illustrated story of when the little people gave the Anishinabe people the gift of maple syrup. 

​$11.95
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Beginnings by Thomas Peacock tells the coming home story of Donovan Manypenny, an Ojibwe man who follows the ancient migration route of the Ojibwe back home. Published by Holy Cow! Press. Retail $15.95 
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​Ojibwe Waasa Inaabidaa, We Look in All Directions by Thomas Peacock. Published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. The history and culture of the Ojibwe. Winner of a Minnesota Book Award. 

​Retail Price: $34.50
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IN WHISPERS, Simon and Carolina by Thomas Peacock. Published by Dovetailed Press. A must read boarding school, love story. A story of trauma, resilience and love. You'll fall in love with Simon and Carolina.

​Retail: $16.95​
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Walking Softly, a novel by Ojibwe author Thomas D Peacock, published by Dovetailed Press. Written like a memoir in first person, the story tells of the making of an Ojibwe elder. Full of traditional teachings. Retail $16.95.
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The Fire - An account of the Great Fire of 1918 that swept across northeastern Minnesota, including the Fond du Lac Reservation, as told by Elizabeth Gurno, tribal elder. Written by Thomas Peacock and illustrated by Anna Granholm. Retail $10
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NEW! Picking Sweetgrass by Kent Estey, illustrated by Anna Granholm. A beautiful, sensitive biography of Josephine Robinson, a renowned black ash basketmaker, authored by her grandson, Kent Estey. Kent himself is an acclaimed Ojibwe artist. 

​Retail: $12.95

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​The Four Hills of Life by Thomas Peacock. Published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. The story of the cycle of life from an Ojibwe perspective. A beautiful telling of Ojibwe life philosophy. 

​Retail: $19.95

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 ​To Be Free by Govinda Budrow, Marlene Wisuri, Thomas Peacock and Ivy Vanio. A new, updated release about racism, written from an Indigenous perspective. Perfect for middle school age through adult readers. A must read in our times, where racism has become part of mainstream society. Retail price: $25
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 Black Bears and Blueberries by Elizabeth Albert-Peacock. A fun, fun, beautifully illustrated story about two grandparent bears and their grandchildren, and their animal friends. Published in two versions. Introduces some Dakota and  Ojibwemowin animal words. Retail price: $11.95 
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​The Good Path by Thomas Peacock. Published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. A beautiful telling of Ojibwe life values through teachings about Ojibwe culture and history. Winner of a Minnesota Book Award. 

Retail price: $19.95
NEW! Ishkode, A Story of Fire by                                   NEW! Murphy, The Boss Cat of Little Earth by            NEW! Our Stories, Past, Present and Future, 
Evan Larson and Melonee Montano, illustrated by           Roxanne Gould, illustrated by Anna Granholm. The         edited by Art Coulson. A wonderful new anthology of 
Moira Villiard. A beautifully told story about the                 true telling of a beautiful friendship between Calvin,         Indigenous writers of the Native Author's Program of
use of fire in traditional Ojibwe culture to ensure              a resident of Little Earth Housing in Minneapolis, and       the Native American Community Development
a good blueberry crop, and to reseed the red pine.          Murphy, a homeless cat. Sure to be a popular read          Institute (NACDI). Stories, poetry, prose and essays. 
Available in hardcover only. Foreword by Robin               by children and adults alike.
Wall Kimmerer.

​Retail price $17.95                                                             Retail: $12.95                                                                    Retail: $12.95

NEW! Fishing by Torchlight by Delores                        NEW! Do Rabbits Have Habits by Dee Sweet, former.    NEW! Animal Friends by Erin Kant 
Kiki Garcia, illustrated by Erin Kant                                  Poet Laureate of Wisconsin (2004-2008) and current.       Barnard and Elizabeth Albert-Peacock, illustrated by
Barnard. A beautifully written new book                           Poet Laureate of Ginanda Gikendaasomin Library. A.        Erin Kant Barnard. A wonderful new Ojibwe numbers
by 9 year old author Kiki Garcia. Follow                          beautifully written, lyrical poem for ages 0-3.                      and animals book that will be perfect for young 
Kiki and her friends as they go spearing                         Wonderful illlustrations by Erin Kant Barnard. Sure to be.   learners. Pre-school - grade 1. 
walleye in springtime, exercising their                             one of our best sellers.
treaty rights!

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