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Gii-takobizoyaan

by John Daniel

An Ojibwe reader about an early family memory

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An Ojibwe reader about an early family memory

Gii-takobizoyaan is part of a leveled Ojibwe reading series, in its 15–20-word-per-page group. The book centers on a young boy who remembers being tied in a cradle board, as his baby sister is now. That shared family experience connects the story’s present-day context with the boy’s recollection. The text is entirely in Ojibwe, with English translations provided at the back, making the book’s structure relevant to its role in language learning.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Ojibwe language learners using leveled readers
  • Teens and young adults interested in an Ojibwe-language family story

Themes

Ojibwe language learningFamily relationshipsMemoryCradle board tradition

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Book overview

Nashke, omaa dazhinjigaazo bezhig gwiiwizens miinawaa dakobizong imaa dikinaaganing. Onjida go ingii-ozhitoon o'ow mazina'igan ongow abinoojiinyag ji-ayaamowaad nawaj ge-agindamowaad aabajichigaadesininig 'iw zhaaganaashiimowin This book is part of an ongoing effort to create leveled Ojibwe readers for language learners. It follows the Level 14 books and belongs to the 15-20 series, which features books with approximately 15-20 words per page. This particular title-15-20.4-is the 4th in a new storyline about a young boy who lives with his grandparents, older brother, and baby sister. "Gii-takobizoyaan," when I was tied in a cradle board, is about a boys experience remembering being tied in a cradle board like his little sister is. This book is all in Ojibwe, the English translations are in the back of the book. Explore my author page for more books and information on the full leveled reading series!
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