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Book Synopsis: The human need to belong is very powerful, so much so that we often sacrifice parts of who we are in order to be accepted. This is the tale of a young cougar, Ajig, who makes this sacrifice – and pays dearly. A curious and adventurous cougar, Ajig decides to build a new home in a strange forest. When he finds that all of the animals in the forest are afraid of him, Ajig agrees to stop behaving like a cougar so that he can make friends. But when Ajig tries to return to his birthplace, he learns that he is no longer welcome. Lost between two worlds, the young cougar becomes a “ghost cat.” This beautifully illustrated book, written in both Mi’kmaw and English, reflects the experiences of First Nations peoples’ assimilation into the Euro-Canadian school system, but speaks to everyone who is marginalized or at risk.
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Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey filled with courage, sacrifice, and self-discovery? Introducing "How the Cougar Came to be Called the Ghost Cat/Ta’n Petalu Telui’tut Skite’kmujewe" - a remarkable book that explores the power of the human need to belong and the consequences it can bring. Join Ajig, a young and adventurous cougar, as he navigates a world where acceptance comes at a great price.
Step into a strange forest alongside Ajig, where his curiosity and resilience lead him to build a new home. But his excitement quickly turns into disappointment when he realizes that all the animals in the forest are terrified of him. Determined to make friends, Ajig makes a difficult choice to stop behaving like a cougar, hoping to ease their fears. Yet, when he seeks to return to his birthplace, he discovers that he is no longer welcome.
Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching story of Ajig, the young cougar who becomes a "ghost cat," lost between two worlds. Through its captivating illustrations and thought-provoking narrative, this book sheds light on the experiences of First Nations people's assimilation into the Euro-Canadian school system, but its messages resonate with everyone who has felt marginalized or at risk.
Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your perspective, connect with powerful themes of identity and acceptance, and support diverse storytelling. Order your copy of "How the Cougar Came to be Called the Ghost Cat/Ta’n Petalu Telui’tut Skite’kmujewe" today and embark on an unforgettable reading experience.
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