"In his own words and paintings, acclaimed Native American artist George Littlechild takes young readers back in time to the first meeting between his Plains Cree ancestors and the first European settlers in North America. Through inspiring autobiographical stories accompanied by vivid, dramatic paintings, he recounts the history of his people and their relationship to the land, relating their struggles and triumphs with sensitivity, iro ..."
""I'm a stranger to horses and horses are strangers to me," admits the author/narrator at the beginning of this delightful tale of discovery. Members of the Dogrib nation from Canada, Van Camp's people use dogs instead of horses. Yet Van Camp has always been curious about horses. So he sets off on a playful search for "the most beautiful thing about horses," talking to family, friends, and even artist George Littlechild, who is a Plains ..."
"Back in stock! When Chris and Toby Greyeyes find a raven in the garage, they try to trap it and hurt it with hockey sticks. To them, ravens are just a nuisance because they spread garbage all over the street. Or so they think—until a mysterious man who smells like pine needles enters their lives and teaches them his story of the raven. In this intriguing book, George Littlechild, internationally acclaimed artist and author of the Jane A ..."
This Land Is My Land(1st Edition) by GeorgeLittlechild Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1997 by Children's Book Press ISBN-13: 978-0-89239-119-6, ISBN: 0-89239-119-7
"Internationally-renowned George Littlechild is a member of the Plains Cree nation. Working as an artist is Littlechild's way of healing the pain of the past and helping the next generation of Indian people. His goal is "to heighten the awareness of the history and experiences of Native peoples and to promote understanding among all peoples". He currently lives and works in Vancouver, Canada."
""What were you doing to that raven?" Chris started to edge away, pulling his
brother by the shirt, but the man blocked them. "We were trying to help it fly." Toby
said. "It was hurt, and..." "Silence!" the man roared. "You lie. Do you know what
you ..."
"Imaginative illustrations and a lighthearted attitude combine to capture a unique, sometimes wacky and sometimes deeply insightful, view of the world based on Native American perceptions as people describe the most beautiful thing about horses."
"In this original and remarkable collection, Children's Book Press highlights the art and inspirational paths of fourteen outstanding artists who, over the course of twenty years, have shared their art and lives with children. With vivid color and emotion, the artists gathered here-including Carmen Lomas Garza, George Littlechild, and JoeSam.-present stunning self-portraits and personal statements about themselves. Intimate, serious, an ..."
"Internationally-renowned George Littlechild is a member of the Plains Cree nation. Working as an artist is Littlechild's way of healing the pain of the past and helping the next generation of Indian people. His goal is "to heighten the awareness of the history and experiences of Native peoples and to promote understanding among all peoples". He currently lives and works in Vancouver, Canada."
"Canadian schoolchildren from a wide variety of ethnic groups describe their origins andthe collages they made to celebrate their elders, their own cultures, ..."
""In Honour of our Grandmothers is a fascinating and powerful collaboration of four very talented and dedicated artists. This collection of visual art and poetry explores the dignity, beauty, and cultural heritage of two distinct cultures."
"A traditional Cree Indian story about how a mouse burned its teeth when it tried to free the sun from a snare."
GeorgeLittlechild(1st Edition) The Spirit Giggles Within by GeorgeLittlechild, Kate Scallion Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 2012 by Heritage House Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-927051-51-1, ISBN: 1-927051-51-7
"George Littlechild: The Spirit Giggles Within is a stunning retrospective of a career that has spanned nearly four decades. Featuring more than 150 of the Plains Cree artist's mixed-media works, this sumptuous collection showcases the bold swaths of colour and subtle textures of Littlechild's work. Littlechild has never shied away from political or social themes. His paintings blaze with strong emotions ranging from anger to compassion, ..."
"This remarkable collection highlights the art and inspirational paths of 14 outstanding artists who, over the course of 20 years, have shared their art and lives with children. Each spread comprises a self-portrait, as well as the artist's personal story and reflections on what their art means to them. Color photos."
"Using text and his own paintings, the author describes the experiences of Indians of North America in general as well as his experiences growing up as a Plains Cree Indian in Canada"
"Artists: Hannah Claus, Lori Clermont, Fair Skinned Indian Productions (Neal McLeod, Tim Fontaine, Thomas Roussin), Heather Henry, George Littlechild, Neal McLeod, Kent Monkman, Marianne Nicolson."