Personalized Storybooks for Indigenous Celebrate Culture, Identity & Community
Our Indigenous collection celebrates the vibrant cultures, traditions, and voices of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and global Indigenous communities. These personalized storybooks put your child at the heart of powerful tales that honour identity, resilience, and the deep connections between people and the land. Every page is crafted to spark pride, empathy, and understanding-making storytime a journey of cultural celebration and discovery.
💖 Why Families Cherish Our Indigenous Collection
✓ Authentic Voices: Stories are created by and with Indigenous authors, ensuring every tale reflects real traditions, histories, and teachings.
✓ Stepping Stone Pride: Celebrate your child’s heritage and help them discover the meaning of names, family, and belonging in a way that’s meaningful and empowering.
✓ Community & Connection: Explore themes of environmental stewardship, community support, and intergenerational wisdom woven throughout each story.
✓ Unique Personalization: Mirror your child’s features, family, and even cultural traditions for a story that feels truly theirs.
Grandparent Tip: Add a QR voice sticker so you can “read together” from anywhere in Canada-bridging generations and honouring oral storytelling traditions. (See our Voice Recording Add-On)
🎁 What Makes These Books Special
🌊 Environmental Guardians
Stories like “We Are Water Protectors” introduce the importance of protecting the land and water, reflecting core Indigenous values of stewardship and respect for nature.
🪶 Identity & Names
“Tales like “Thunder Boy Jr.” and “When We Were Alone” explore the power of names, the strength of identity, and the resilience of culture through challenging times.
👗 Tradition & Community
Books such as “Jingle Dancer” highlight the significance of powwows, community support, and the passing down of traditions from one generation to the next.
🍁 Canadian and Global Stories
From “Frozen River (nîkwatin sîpiy)” to “Eagle Drums,” children experience Indigenous stories from across Canada and around the world, learning about diverse nations, languages, and customs.
🌟 How It Works: Crafting Their Adventure, One Stepping Stone at a Time
1. 🎒 Choose Their Story
Environmental action? Family traditions? Learning about names and belonging? Pick a theme that celebrates their world and heritage!
2. 🖍️ Personalize Every Page
Share those special details:
“Add her ribbon skirt!”
“Include his favourite animal or spirit name!”
“Mirror family members and cultural symbols!”
3. ✨ Add Extra Magic
QR Voice Cameos: Let Elders or grandparents share traditional greetings or blessings.
Family & Community Cameos: Include siblings, cousins, or friends in the story.
Hidden Surprises: Tuck in traditional designs, animals, or teachings throughout the illustrations.
4. 🎉 Watch the Pride Shine
“That’s ME, Auntie! I’m the water protector who helped our community-just like in our family stories!”
Why Families Love This:
✓ No tech headaches-just pure storytime connection
✓ Every book becomes a keepsake of your child’s stepping stones and cultural pride
✓ Built for busy hands and “read it again!” requests
“These books helped my child see themselves and their heritage celebrated. Now they love sharing our stories with friends!” – Willow, Winnipeg
🎁 Perfect For:
✓ Gifts that honour culture and heritage
✓ Classroom and school libraries (foster reconciliation and understanding)
✓ Long car rides (screen-free, story-rich journeys)
✓ Bilingual and Indigenous language families (customize for English/French/Indigenous languages!)
✓ Grandparent and Elder connections (QR stickers bridge generations)
Give the gift of pride, belonging, and cultural celebration-honour every stepping stone with a story as unique as your child!
