My Moccasins on Family Day: A Canadian Indigenous Family Day Children's Book About Love​,​ Belonging & Finding Home

Celebrate Canadian Family Day with a story that warms the heart and lifts the spirit.

$13.73

By: Jem Maracle
Learning styles: visual, read write, social
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback

OVERVIEW

Celebrate Canadian Family Day with a story that warms the heart and lifts the spirit.

When a young Indigenous boy named Niko slips on his red beaded moccasins, he steps into a magical winter journey - discovering that family isn't only about who walks beside you... it's about the love that walks inside you.

Through gentle moments with the land, the sky, and his own brave heart, Niko learns that belonging is everywhere he goes. This beautifully written story shares Indigenous values of connection, resilience, and love in a way that children truly feel.

Perfect for:

Family Day read-alouds

Indigenous children's libraries

Classroom discussions about belonging

Bedtime stories that leave hearts full Why families love this book: Celebrates Canadian Family DayIndigenous-authored children's storyGentle emotional learning for ages 4-10Short, rhythmic language for early readersDesigned for beautiful, calming illustrations

Family isn't just people. Family is love that never leaves.

Resource type

  • books

Learning context

  • for all

Activity type

  • independent work

Learning environment

  • on campus
  • at home

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