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Family Love picture book

Saskatoon Berries with Kokum

A read aloud picture book for kids ages 3 to 7 (Preschool to 2nd Grade). Tap Read it to me and Buzzby the bee reads each page out loud, so early readers can follow along with the words.

A Buzzby StorybookSaskatoon Berries with Kokum

Ages 3 to 7 Preschool to 2nd Grade 10 pages Read aloud

The first pages

Every July, Jesse and his kokum went berry picking near her home in Saskatchewan. Kokum is a Cree word for grandmother.

They walked through tall prairie grass to a row of bushes heavy with dark purple berries. "Saskatoon berries," said Kokum. "They are ready."

What happens next? The rest of the story, every painted page and Buzzby's narration open with a free account.

Talk time questions

  • What does Kokum mean?
  • Why did Kokum leave some berries on the bushes?
  • What does your family like to do together in summer?

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