Buffalo Wild!
- Subject
- People & Places - Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island - Gene
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Annick Press
- Size
- 27.9 cm × 24.6 cm
- ISBN
- 9781773215334
“A satisfying ending ensures this nighttime adventure will soothe even the wildest child.” Kirkus Reviews
An exuberant celebration of the Buffalo’s return to the wild.
Since Declan was born, his kokum has shared her love of Buffalo through stories and art. But Declan longs to see real Buffalo. Then one magical night, herds of the majestic creatures stampede down from the sky. That’s when things really get wild!
Azby Whitecalf’s playful illustrations add to the joy and reverence in Deidre Havrelock’s picture book debut. A reprinting of the Buffalo Treaty and an author’s note describe the importance of Buffalo to Indigenous Peoples and efforts to revitalize the species.
About the creators
DEIDRE HAVRELOCK is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada. She was raised in Edmonton, Alberta with a ghost in her house, a feminist for a grandma, and wishing she had a Buffalo for a pet!
AZBY WHITECALF is a Plains Cree illustrator and character designer. Whitecalf previously illustrated Buffalo Wild! by Deidre Havrelock and We Belong to the Drum by Sandra Lamouche and is a graduate of AUArts, majoring in illustration with a bachelor’s degree in design. They have a fondness for fantasy stories, whimsical tales, and vibrant characters. They live in Saskatchewan.
AMETHYST FIRST RIDER is central to the development and success of The Buffalo: A Treaty of Cooperation, Renewal and Restoration. She is a member of the Kainai Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy, Alberta, Canada and married to Leroy LittleBear.
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What reviewers said
“An engaging modern tale with roots in an indigenous creation myth.”
“Offers a great learning opportunity, providing a better understanding of the importance of animals from an Indigenous point of view.”
“This title is a celebration of the return of the buffalo from near extinction. Beautiful watercolors depict each scene of Declan’s dream.”
“Whitecalf’s (Plains Cree) fanciful full-bleed illustrations . . . convey the story’s playfulness.”
“A satisfying ending ensures this nighttime adventure will soothe even the wildest child.”
