My Heart Fills With Happiness / sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci

A 2026 IBBY-UNESCO Remarkable Book for Young Readers in Indigenous and Endangered Languages

★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures." — Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Will leave the youngest readers gladly imagining what fills their own hearts with joy.”—The New York Times

The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.

Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this bilingual book (full text in both English and Plains Cree) in two accessible editions. The audiobook features alternate text descriptions of images, including the cover. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.