Nimoshom and His Bus is a children's book that highlights the bond between a caring grandfather (Nimoshom) and the students who ride his bus. Through his stories, Nimoshom incorporates Cree words to remind the children of the language their people nearly lost. The book exemplifies a relationship between children and adults founded on trust and respect, making it a valuable addition to any classroom, school, or personal library.

In a busy world where many children and adults miss out on time spent together sharing lived experiences, Penny M. Thomas reminds her readers of the healthy relationships that can develop when adults and children interact meaningfully. Through Nimoshom and His Bus, she showcases the importance of these interactions and the positive impact they can have on both children and adults.

Other End Matter: Cree word list
Images: Colour illustrations
Contributor Affiliation: Author Penny M. Thomas (Cree-Ojibway), Illustrator Karen Hibbard
Bibliography: Yes
Index: No

Evaluator: Debra H., Elementary School Teacher, Indigenous Books for Schools

Penny M. Thomas, of Cree-Ojibway background, believes in approaching healing from all directions, with storytelling key to this purpose. She is an advocate for First Nations people and works in the field of psychology and therapy. Her first book for children, Powwow Counting in Cree,  is the winner of the McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award.

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Karen Hibbard (she/her/hers) is a freelance illustrator who lives and works in Victoria, BC. Karen loved being read to when she was a child, and she hopes to recreate those magical experiences for families through her art. Drawing on a long career as a visual artist, Karen has illustrated picture books for Planète Rebelle, Les Éditions du Soleil de Minuit, and Annick Press as well as several activity books with Éditions Mango on behalf of the Musée d’Orsay.

In her free time, Karen enjoys watching hummingbirds and makes sure her feeder is always full of sugar water!

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