Fiddle Dancer

Fiddle Dancer, by Anne Patton and Wilfred Burton
Fiddle Dancer, by Anne Patton and Wilfred Burton

Authors: Anne Patton and Wilfred Burton
Illustrator: Sherry Farrell Racette
Publisher: Gabriel Dumont Institute, 2007

While spending time with his grandfather, or “Moushoom”,
Nolin discovers his Metis heritage and learns to jig.  This delightful story captures the importance of Elders as role models, a child’s apprehension at learning new things, and the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

Shortlisted for the 2007Saskatchewan Book Awards in the First Book, Children’s, and Regina categories.

Shortlisted for Children’s Book of the Year at the 2007 Anskohk Book Awards

Order from The Gabriel Dumont Institute.

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