Buffalo Wild!
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Description
“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.
Awards
- Short-listed, First Nation Communities READ Award 2022
- Joint winner, TD Summer Reading Club 2024
Reviews
“A satisfying ending ensures this nighttime adventure will soothe even the wildest child.”
- Kirkus Reviews, 07/27/21
“An engaging modern tale with roots in an indigenous creation myth.”
- CM Reviews, 09/24/21
“Offers a great learning opportunity, providing a better understanding of the importance of animals from an Indigenous point of view.”
- School Library Journal, 10/21
“This title is a celebration of the return of the buffalo from near extinction. Beautiful watercolors depict each scene of Declan’s dream.”
- School Library Connection, 11/21
“This title is a celebration of the return of the buffalo from near extinction. Beautiful watercolors depict each scene of Declan’s dream.”
- School Library Connection, 11/21
“Whitecalf’s (Plains Cree) fanciful full-bleed illustrations . . . convey the story’s playfulness.”
- Booklist, 01/26/22