{"product_id":"with-our-orange-hearts-9781778540257","title":"With Our Orange Hearts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWith Our Orange Hearts by Phyllis Webstad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eListening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Phyllis Webstad, founder of Orange Shirt Day, this hardcover children's book introduces young readers to the importance of listening, sharing feelings, and understanding Indigenous experiences. Through her personal story, Webstad demonstrates how opening up about emotions can help children process their own big feelings in a safe, supportive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture book encourages young children aged baby through preschool to develop empathy and emotional awareness. As Phyllis Webstad shares how telling her story helped her process complex emotions, young readers learn that their feelings matter and that listening to others creates connection and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative gently introduces concepts of reconciliation and Indigenous history in age-appropriate language, making it an essential resource for parents, educators, and caregivers who want to start meaningful conversations with the youngest learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover format built for repeated readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-appropriate content for baby through preschool audiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on emotions, feelings, and empathy development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Medicine Wheel Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Indigenous voices and perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book serves as a conversation starter about feelings, respect, and Canadian Indigenous history. It helps young children understand that everyone's story deserves to be heard and that sharing emotions is a healthy part of growing up. The connection to Orange Shirt Day provides an entry point for families and classrooms to discuss reconciliation in meaningful, child-friendly ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedicine Wheel Publishing is committed to sharing diverse voices and perspectives, creating a platform for stories that celebrate Indigenous cultures and inspire understanding and respect among readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange Shirt Day classroom readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching emotional literacy to young children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing reconciliation concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome libraries focused on diverse voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational institutions and daycare centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Medicine Wheel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680472895762,"sku":"9781778540257","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_65d78167-6ab6-41f4-9af8-bb478eabf014.jpg?v=1737242278","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/with-our-orange-hearts-9781778540257","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}