Discovering Animals: English * French * Cree

About this book

Board-book introduction to animal vocabulary in English, French and Plains Cree for babies and toddlers ages 0-3. Neepin Auger's Discovering Animals pairs colourful illustrations with simple animal words in three languages, giving very young children an accessible first encounter with English, French and Plains Cree vocabulary. The durable format is designed for repeated handling and shared reading with adults.The book places Indigenous-language learning alongside two widely used Canadian languages rather than treating Plains Cree as an optional extra. Words are supported by pronunciation guidance, helping parents, caregivers and educators who may be encountering Plains Cree vocabulary for the first time. The visual approach also allows children to connect an animal image directly with the corresponding words.This board-book edition is intended for babies and toddlers and works naturally in homes, early-learning programs, libraries and Indigenous-language education. It combines basic vocabulary development, visual learning and language visibility in a compact format suited to repeated use.