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We All Play Hardcover – Picture Book, May 25, 2021

by Julie Flett (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
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A BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston Globe

STARRED Reviews in Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, The Horn Book, School Library Journal

A 2022 Best Book for Babies

From Julie Flett, the beloved author and illustrator of Birdsong, comes a joyous new book about playtime for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 7.

Animals and kids love to play! This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. Beautiful illustrations show:
  • birds who chase and chirp!
  • bears who wiggle and wobble!
  • whales who swim and squirt!
  • owls who peek and peep!
  • and a diverse group of kids who love to do the same, shouting:

We play too! / kimêtawânaw mîna

At the end of the book, animals and children gently fall asleep after a fun day of playing outside, making this book a great bedtime story. A beautiful ode to the animals and humans we share our world with, We All Play belongs on every bookshelf.

This book also includes:
  • A glossary of Cree words for wild animals in the book
  • A pronunciation guide and link to audio pronunciation recordings
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  1. Reading age
    Baby - 7 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD50L
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Greystone Kids
  8. Publication date
    May 25, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    1771646071
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1771646079
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PreS-Gr 2-This delightful picture book features woodland animals, found in North America, mirroring playtime for children: "Animals hide and hop and sneak and sniff and peep. We play, too! kimêtawânaw mîna." The children are happy, playing and tiring themselves out, then resting by the end of the book. It is a great bedtime story. The words in English are simple and could easily be memorized and then recognized by early readers. The illustrations are warm and inviting; the animal families are depicted in soft, smudged painterly colors. At the end of the book is a glossary of Cree words for the animals in singular, plural, and diminutive forms, along with words for child and baby. The pronunciation for these words can be found on a website. The author's note provides a summary of the book, explaining the kinship between humans and animals in Cree culture and the interconnectedness to "the land, plants, the earth, wind, water and sky." VERDICT Add to any library collection and pair it with Julie Flett's Birdsong.-Danielle Burbank, Farmington, NMα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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A Best Children's Book of 2021—New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston Globe

A 2022 USBBY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL BOOK

A 2022 Best Book for Babies
"Stunning artwork shows animals and children at play in a picture book that can be enjoyed by babies and will remain engaging as children grow."

A Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice for 2022—Picture Books for Younger Children

“Rhythmic alliterative word-pairs describing animals’ play are followed by the children’s univocal refrain celebrating our interconnectedness: ‘We play too!’”
—New York Times

“Everyone loves to play! Award-winning author/illustrator Flett shares the joyful antics of young animals as they romp in much the same way as human children… This celebration of nature is sprinkled with words from the Cree language… [and] celebrate[s] our interconnection with the creatures who share our world.”
—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

“Cree-Métis artist Flett starts with quiet, elegant portraits of animals….In spare compositions, [she] aptly underlines [the kinship between animals and people] by showing animals and humans embracing play in similar ways.”
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

“Lively and beautiful illustrated.”
—Horn Book, STARRED review

“Cree words are coupled with their English translations in this sweeping picture book that celebrates animals and nature. Kids will see themselves in the different scenes of play.”
—New York Public Library

“Delightful….a great bedtime story…..Add to any library collection and pair it with Julie Flett’s Birdsong.”
—School Library Journal, STARRED review

“A beautifully illustrated book that introduces a series of young animals at play, then relates their activities to those of children … affirming our oneness with nature.”
—Booklist

“The bold and simple illustrations and short but dynamic text make this a fantastic book for very young readers.”
—BookRiot

“Stunning illustrations, fun alliteration, a fantastic vocabulary, and shout-it-out repetition make this a favorite… The images are soft, warm, and full of exuberant movement.”
—Christian Science Monitor

“We adore this title as an addition to our kindergarten books that celebrate the magic of play. Written in both English and Cree, we love using this title to celebrate native languages and connections to nature, too.”
—We Are Teachers

“This jubilant picture book uses gamboling animals and kids to illustrate the Cree concept of wâhkôhtowin, or the kinship among living things.”
—Shelf Awareness

“This simple, lilting story is perfect for showing babies, toddlers, and early readers the joyful interconnections between animals and humans.”
—Seattle Public Library

“Take up this title’s invitation to head outdoors, romping and reveling in the communal playground of our natural world.”
—Classroom Bookshelf

“A delightful book that explores the frolicking nature of animals and people, alike. With a soft color palette, the illustrations complement the rhythm of the book. Author Julie Flett interlinks Cree and English introducing readers to a North American Indigenous population.”
—Tech&Learning

“We All Play is a beautiful example that celebrates nature and animals ...This story is just the most recent classic that Flett has created.”
—The Tiny Activist

“Perfect for the very young children at whom it’s aimed, and bold, uncluttered images to draw their eye. It’s spectacular in its seeming simplicity.”
—Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast

“Exquisitely illustrated (as all of Julie Flett's work is), connective, gentle, playful. A refreshing, calm breath that connects kids to themselves, each other, and the natural world, all through play.”
—This Picture Book Life

“Kids will love the beautiful illustrations of the different animals portrayed on simple white backgrounds, and the pictures of the children may inspire them to get up and move like the animals.”
—A Kids Book a Day

“Any time Flett (Cree-Métis) puts out a new book, take note! This picture book is a good read-aloud for toddlers up to primary grade children.”
—Association of Library Services for Children

“Wonderful…a beautiful ode to the animals and humans we share our world with, We All Play belongs on every bookshelf.”
—Here Wee Read

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greystone Kids; Bilingual edition (May 25, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1771646071
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1771646079
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD50L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

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George Bernard Shaw said, "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” If you need some more playtime in your life (and who doesn't?), this gorgeous and sweet book about play should be next on your reading list. Each word choice and illustration detail were clearly carefully considered to build a truly lovely whole. Also (bonus!) we learned some Plains Cree!
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Rachel Mas
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
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beth Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book and super way to teach cultural connections and language to new to readers!
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I love the author / illustrator comments at the end of the book to the readers about reading and sharing and playing while looking at the boom. It is a book to keep on your child's book shelf.
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holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Really a cute book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2021
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Such a cute simple book. Love that there are both English and native language throughout the book, hoping to find a read aloud so I and my daughter can listen to the correct pronunciation of the words in their native language!
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Elayne Crain
5.0 out of 5 stars Playful and beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2022
George Bernard Shaw said, "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” If you need some more playtime in your life (and who doesn't?), this gorgeous and sweet book about play should be next on your reading list. Each word choice and illustration detail were clearly carefully considered to build a truly lovely whole. Also (bonus!) we learned some Plains Cree!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Playful and beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2022
George Bernard Shaw said, "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” If you need some more playtime in your life (and who doesn't?), this gorgeous and sweet book about play should be next on your reading list. Each word choice and illustration detail were clearly carefully considered to build a truly lovely whole. Also (bonus!) we learned some Plains Cree!
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Sarah Frost
5.0 out of 5 stars For wanderers and wonderers...
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
The relationship of humans to animals, and both creatures small and large to play is the subject of this children’s book written both in English and Cree! A wonderful way to begin enunciation in another language!
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The Blossoming Bibliophiles
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story about play!
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021
Play is an important part of life for children, animals and even adults! This book shares the many unique ways that animals and humans play.

On the spreads showing children playing, the Cree phrase ‘kimetawanaw mina’ is included which means we all play too. I love that Julie Flett, the Cree-Métis author and illustrator, included these Cree phrases along with a list in the back of the Cree words for the animals included in this book. It’s important to expose children to other languages, even if these are languages that they will never fully learn.

One of my favorite features of this book, is the surprise cover underneath the dust jacket. It shows two seals, or niskak, which happen to be my favorite animal.

This will remain a treasured book in our home library!
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