Métis Like Me is an wonderful celebration of Métis culture with an important message that there are many ways to be Métis. This book skillfully avoids stereotypes or the message that all Métis people are the same. It highlights many aspects of Métis culture with both text and illustrations, using the two-page spread as a structure for introducing new ideas. The pattern in the text is a symbol of connection. The addition of non-Métis friends at the end of the story is a wonderful way to bring all readers into the text.

The illustrations examplify Métis art and culture and support the text very well. This book would be an excellent addition to classrooms and libraries wanting to highlight different cultures. It would also be an excellent spark for discussions about culture and identity. There are not many picture books highlighting Métis culture. This book is a welcome addition!

A beautifully illustrated book about a girl's discovery of her Metis heritage and the friendships she makes by sharing her culture. I will be adding this book to our school library.

I was thrilled to receive an ARC of this book and see Metis representation in children's literature. I really appreciated how diverse the people in the illustrations are, I felt like the illustrator did a great job of representing the diversity of Metis peoples. Upon first read, it wasn't evident to me that there was no main character and that there were many "me's" sharing their experiences. On some occasions "I" was italicized, and I think if that had been carried throughout it would have made the intonation clearer, especially for read alouds. Since the book ends on "we" and is about shared experiences, I think Metis like Us might have been a clearer title and made the book easier for young readers to understand.

A beautiful little picture book that gives insight into the Metis communities in a super accessible format. Just completely gorgeous. I loved the recipe at the end too as well as the useful glossary!!

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Play a song and dance along, or spend some time picking the local berries. Join others who are "metis," too. From family to community, these kids try to keep their heritage alive. From the wild wilderness to the bustling cities, some traditions come in many shapes and forms, like creating designs on moccasins or yummy treats like the bannocks. I found this picture book endearing at times; like those who write stories, I found myself connected to these children throughout the book. All in all, I used to camp and make smores years ago at summer camps, so that ending made me feel like reminiscing.

This is a well written book that should be read by every child in Canada. It’s important to learn about Métis culture and for Métis children to share their traditions with each other too. It was heartwarming to see that there was a Métis child in the book who didn’t know anything about their culture but discovered that it is never too late to learn. Moreover, it is nice to see the inclusion of children who are not Métis to have a campfire together and learn more about Métis culture. The glossary in the back of the book is very helpful. The recipe for Bannock in the back of the book was a special treat! Other recipes for homemade jam or saskatoon crisp would be a nice addition to this book. Lastly, an example of a Métis tune in the back of the book and a simple bead pattern so kids could more easily start a beading craft would be a nice complementary activity for library programs or a fun classroom/home activity.

Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Books and NetGalley for providing me with a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I highly recommend this book. It was age appropriate and well written and the illustrations were very catchy and colorful. I think this is a great way to teach a young child beginers' cultural history and other subject matter. Great job, Ms. Hilderman. 👏

This book is perfect for children and the illustrations are beautiful. I love a book that teaches culture in an easy to understand way. Each page talks about Métis children doing a different tradition. I love that they show it and the colors are vibrant and beautiful.


The only thing I wish for this book would be the definition of new words on the actual page and not back of the book.

Miigweetch NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This illustrated children’s book about Métis culture and identity as told from the perspective of an elementary aged child is an absolute delight. I loved the breadth and variety of Métis identity reflected in the illustrations (e.g. red-hair, light skin, dark skin, etc). I thought the language was simple and straightforward, appropriate for elementary aged readers, with adult guidance.

The overall message was lovely. I recommend this to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences.

Metis like me
3.5 Stars 

What a fun way to learn about the First Nation! I was interested in learning about their beadwork. Métis Like Me definitely delivers with the intricate beadwork. The illustrations are colorful with expressive facial expressions. I love the bonus recipe; it's such a great way to experience a new culture.

There are a few areas where I struggled with my digital copy, which led me to reduce the star rating. It made the story less enjoyable for me. The text size is tiny in comparison to the illustrations; magnifying wasn't an option. I'm not Canadian, so the unfamiliar language pulled me from the story. I would prefer the word meanings and fun facts on the same page. I pulled out the dictionary, but later found definitions on the back cover.

Note US: I wouldn't recommend this book for children with dyslexia or speech and language delays. Introducing a new language will add to the confusion.

Thank you, NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada, for the free advance reading copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Beautiful introduction to the Metis culture: Gorgeous illustrations, child friendly language. Excellent for educators.

A sweet book for Métis and non-Métis kids alike. A charming and inclusive story for kids who’ve grown up knowing a lot about their heritage, and for kids and their families who are just learning about it. Contains a short list of Michif words at the end, as well. Illustrations are lovely. This will be a good addition to libraries and classrooms’ land-based education titles. I’ll be bringing it in to my Métis-owned bookstore, and look forward to the official release. Thanks to NetGalley and Tundra Books for the ARC!

Métis Like Me by Tasha Hilderman is a wonderfully warm, informative story that comes alive with the beautiful and colourful illustrations Risa Hugo.
The story of Métis culture is told child by child, with each relating to the one before, until the very end. It is heartwarming and brings the culture to life in a way that is moving for both children and adults.
The recipe at the end is a wonderful touch, and the pronunciation guide made me realize how many French Canadian words have woven into the language.
This is a great story time book for children of every one of Canada's cultures to experience, and for adults too.
I am happy to have received an ARC of #MétisLikeMe from #NetGalley.

I would like to thank #netgalley #penguinhouse for allowing me an ARC to review. I didn’t know anything about the Métis community and this nicely formatted children’s story gives you a broad view of what this wonderful culture is about. Love, laughter, song and dance is how they share their experiences with one another. Cooking and beading are a community affair that brings it all together. The book is beautifully illustrated with all different types of Métis. I especially enjoyed the recipe at the end and also the pronunciation guide. This book should be added to many libraries for the cultural experience

First I want to thank NetGalley for the chance to read this amazing book which will be published 02 April 2024.

First thoughts and emotions going into this book:
As a Métis family, we love learning about our culture. Having suffered generational trauma myself, it’s been up to me to learn my own history. Not that my dad and aunt haven’t taught me, it’s the stories of my grandma and her generation that have been lost. They only knew tidbits themselves and had to research their own heritage.

While reading:
My kids are talking and asking questions.
First thing they mention is that the people are just like them. They ask why so many of us are still learning and why we can’t do these things Métis people can do. It broke my heart, but they are not alone.

End of the book:
They love the Michif at the end and are begging to make the recipe!
HOWEVER!!!!
I’m ugly crying because this is me. I am Métis

This book is amazing! I absolutely believe this should be in every school in Canada. I grew up with quite a few indigenous people and I always loved hearing about their culture and learning more.

All children deserve to be able to find books with representation of them. Whether it's skin colour, culture, religion, or disability, all children should have the ability to find books that they can relate to. I think for all those young Métis children and their families, this book will be a joy to have.

I 100% recommend this book to all Canadians.

Métis Like Me brought a little tear to my eye near the end! This is a truly lovely picturebook. Eat two page spread features a different Métis child doing something rooted in Métis' traditions - beadwork, fiddling, making bannock. The next child responds and connects to the child before them - we don't tell stories in our family, but we do like to sing! One child explains that they are Métis but don't know anything about being Métis. They are reassured that it is okay to still be learning and growing, they are still an important part of the community (an important message for everyone). At the very end, all the characters , including a friend who is not Métis, gather to play and be together around a campfire. The illustrations are beautiful, evocative watercolors featuring characters with a large range of skin shades, showing the diversity of the Métis community. The back matter includes a word pronunciation guide and definitions, an author's note about her experience as a Métis person, and a recipe for bannock/gaalet. I would definitely read this book in a storytime and recommend it through readers advisory.

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This is a wonderful picture book. I was excited that right away Bannock is talked about with an accompanying recipe. I love bannock! The book does a great job at showing that being Métis isn’t defined by one thing, but rather there are many things to being Metis. The pride in Métis customs, food, art, music, heritage, and language shines from every page.

This will be a fabulous addition to my classroom library to use for an introduction to culture. It gives many examples of the customs of Indigenous people. It will show the culture of others, as well, as serving as a springboard to help students reflect on their own culture.

A book written about the Metis Indigenous tribe and their culture. This book was simple but beautiful. Thr artwork was stunning and gave a good insight to the Metis for young children

The book includes children that are born and raised in thr culture, know of their culture, don't know their culture and outside the culture and how they can learn about the tribe.

It includes a delicious recipe at the end.

My only critique is I wish there was questions atthe end to start a discussion with children who are learning about the tribe.