We All Play
By Julie Flett
The Story
Animals romp through the wild — birds chasing, bears wobbling, whales squirting, owls peeking — and a group of kids joins right in, playing too, just like they do.
Why It's Special
For the kid who copies every animal move they see, this is a book that says yes, keep doing that.
- Big idea: Play is a language every living thing shares — kids and animals alike are all part of the same wild world.
- Vibes: Gentle, joyful, and grounded in nature, with a quiet rhythm that invites repeating and moving along with it.
Perfect For Kids Who
- like to mimic animal movements
- enjoy repetitive, rhythmic language
- are curious about different animals and how they play
- respond well to gentle, pattern-based stories
Ask Your Little Reader
- Imagination: Which animal's way of playing would you most like to try — wiggling like a bear or peeking like an owl?
- Real-life connection: What's your favorite way to play outside?
- Language & learning: Can you say kimêtawânaw mîna, the Cree words for 'we play too'?
- Observation: What did you notice the birds doing in the pictures?
- Feelings & empathy: Why do you think the kids in the book say 'we play too' after watching the animals?
