Julie Flett is a critically acclaimed Cree-Metis author & illustrator. Her work has been positively reviewed in the New York Times, , Booklist, and Kirkus Gorgeous art captures life cycles, the changing seasons and passing of life; providing a gentle way to discuss difficult subject matter with youth, including loneliness, death and grief LEVELING Guided Reading Level: L RRL: 19 Common Core State Standards W.2.3,5,7,8 SL.2.1,1b,1c,2,3,4,6 RF.2.3,3d,3f,4,4a,4c L.2.3,4,4a,4d,5,5a,5b,6