{"product_id":"its-a-mitig-9781771622738","title":"It's a Mitig!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun and colorful introduction to the Ojibwe language through nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's a Mitig!\u003c\/i\u003e guides young readers through the forest and introduces them to Ojibwe words that describe the natural world. Featuring vibrant and playful artwork, an illustrated Ojibwe-to-English glossary and a simple introduction to the double-vowel pronunciation system, plus accompanying online recordings, \u003ci\u003eIt's a Mitig!\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the first books of its kind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom sunup to sundown, encounter an \u003ci\u003eamik\u003c\/i\u003e playing with sticks and swimming in the river, a prickly \u003ci\u003egaag\u003c\/i\u003e hiding in the bushes and a big, bark-covered \u003ci\u003emitig\u003c\/i\u003e. Using rhyme to help readers predict the Ojibwe pronunciation, \u003ci\u003eIt's a Mitig!\u003c\/i\u003e makes learning new words fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnishinaabe author-illustrator Bridget George created this unique book for young children and their families with the heartfelt desire to spark a lifelong interest in learning language. Whether connecting with one's Ojibwe ancestry or simply opening children's eyes and ears to the cornucopia of North American dialects, \u003ci\u003eIt's a Mitig!\u003c\/i\u003e is a useful tool for exploring language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge, Bridget:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBridget George is an Anishinaabe author-illustrator, graphic designer and mother to a lovely baby boy named Noah. She was raised on the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation in Ontario and she currently lives in London, ON. This is her first book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Douglas \u0026 McIntyre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615170400530,"sku":"9781771622738","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_94ba618c-e969-4605-b166-65ded0564f70.jpg?v=1732476810","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/its-a-mitig-9781771622738","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}