The Seven Sacred Teachings is a message of traditional values and hope for the future. The Teachings are universal to most First Nation peoples. These Teachings are aboriginal communities from coast to coast. They are a link that ties First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities together.

For young readers, the collected wisdom and traditions of Ojibway elders.

"The Seven Sacred Teachings is a message of traditional values and hope for the future. The Teachings are universal to most First Nation peoples. These Teachings are seen in school communities from coast to coast across North America. They are a link that ties all Native, Inuit and Métis communities together."--book jacket.

The Seven Teachings are instrumental teachings in the aboriginal culture. These teachings honour spiritual law and bring us back to our connection to the land. The Seven Teachings or laws are represented by seven sacred animals. Each animal offers a special gift and understanding of how we as people should live our lives on mother earth. Eagle represents LOVE - Always act in love, love the Creator, your family and your home. Buffalo represents RESPECT - Respect all life on Mother Earth, respect Elders and people of all races. Bear represents COURAGE - Listen to your heart, it takes courage to do what is right. Sabe represents HONESTY - Never lie or gossip, be honest with yourself and others. Beaver represents WISDOM - Everyone has a special gift, show wisdom by using your gift. Wolf represents HUMILITY - Think of others before yourself, humble yourself to the Great Spirit. Turtle represents TRUTH - Always seek truth, living the truth is living the Seven Teachings. This book was written to reach out to the keeper's of the future, our children, to teach them the importance of living life by the Seven Teachings.

Holding each other up with respect, dignity and kindness.

Migizi loves Gookom so much. He wants to let her know by giving her the perfect gift to cheer her up while she is in the hospital. The gift should be as sweet as her kisses and as warm as her smiles. He asks his family and friends for help, but none of his ideas are quite right. Can he find her the perfect gift? In this touching story, a young boy tries to find the perfect gift to show his grandmother how much he cares about her. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book. Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.