bilingual

Warned by their parents to build sturdy houses to protect themselves from the big, bad wolf, Dozey and Pokey ignore their parents' advice and build flimsy houses. But Hardy is different; he listens, works hard, and builds a strong house. When the big, bad wolf appears, the story takes a unique twist. Hardy turns hero and his well-spent time researching saves the day.

Presents an illustrated look at the lives of eighteen Latinos from the fields of science, business, journalism, and visual arts.

"In this lyrical story-poem, written in Ojibwa and French, a child and grandmother explore their surroundings, taking pleasure in the familiar sights that each new season brings. We accompany them through warm summer days full of wildflowers, bees and blueberries, then fall, when bears feast before hibernation and forest mushrooms are ripe for harvest. Winter mornings begin in darkness as deer, mice and other animals search for food, while spring brings green shoots poking through melting snow and the chirping of peepers"--Provided by publisher.