Ten-year-old Charlie goes with his grandmother and aunties to clean out the house of his beloved Tante Sarah and Nook James, after their passing.What begins as a time of sadness and loss turns into a
Ten-year-old Charlie goes with his grandmother and aunties to clean out the house of his beloved Tante Sarah and Nook James, after their passing.
What begins as a time of sadness and loss turns into a time of comfort when they begin reminiscing about all the wonderful memories they have of their beloved aunt and uncle. Then Charlie spies an old grub box and in it is Mooshoom. Charles's old buffalo coat. Maybe a family reunion where everyone shares their memories of the coat will help in this time of mourning… As the stories are shared, Charlie feels a strong pride in his family while learning some important pieces of family history as well as the history of the Métis Nation.
Wilfred Burton is a proud Michif who grew up in the Midnight Lake area of Saskatchewan. He was an elementary teacher, university instructor and literacy coordinator for over 30 years. He is currently retired and spends his time writing, reading, gardening, beading, rug hooking and doing lots of volunteer work in the community. He is a published author of several Métis specific picture books. He lives in Saskatoon.
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