A mother prepares to bring her child earthside on My Little Ogichidaa by Willie Poll and Hawlii Pichette.

Throughout this lyrical story a mother bestows her wishes and knowledge on her baby, soon to be born.

Willie Poll has created a powerful story about all of the dreams and wishes new parents have for their children. She has gifted this story to Indigenous families who are raising their children to fight against colonization and to carry on culture, traditions and language. It’s a reminder to all readers about the importance of family and dreams.

Love and pride exudes through the text and although there is not perfect rhyme, the story flows from page to page with ease so the imperfect rhyme is barely noticeable. The text rolls of your tongue making this story one that will be very much loved among new parents and their children. A perfect story to gift to a new family.

Hawaii Pichette’s art is a dreamscape. Powerfully illustrated spreads in a Woodland style make this book absolutely irresistible. She reflects the beauty and the power of bringing a new life into the world and the people that will surround this new being with so much love.