L’hameçon doré

Author: Dustin Milligan
Illustrator: Jasmine Vicente
Ages: 8+
Pages: 27
Dimensions: 8.25" x 11"
Language: French (also available in English)
ISBN: 978-1-77205-095-0

In St. John’s Harbour, Aatma the cod is banished from his school for wearing a golden hook. This accessory holds significant symbolic value to followers of merneuvisme, Aatma’s religion. For the other fish in the harbour, hooks are a symbol of danger. Should Aatma be able to wear his hook to school?

This story seeks to teach children about the freedom of religion, which is guaranteed by section 2(a) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This section provides that: Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms… (a) freedom of conscience and religion. The right to freedom of religion prohibits state interference with an individual’s religious beliefs and practices.

La Charte pour les enfants introduces children to the basic principles of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each story is set in a different province or territory of the country and each addresses a different right or freedom in the Charter. The series seeks to empower children by providing them with a basic awareness of their rights and by fostering a respect for the fundamental values that Canadians cherish.

THEMES IN THIS BOOK…
religious freedoms – social justice – equality – human rights – Canadian politics – laws and government

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?
• Uniquely Canadian content
• Canadian geography and history
• Inspires social activism and political awareness
• Teaches kids about their rights and freedoms as Canadians
• Teacher guide with lesson plans and projects
• Audiobook available for purchase