Parents' Guide to

Let's Go!

By Sun Cooper, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 3+

Joyful book celebrates skateboarding and Cree language.

Book Julie Flett Picture Book 2024
Let's Go book cover: Brown-skinned Cree boy in window watching brown-skinned older Cree boy skateboarding outside

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What's the Story?

Beginning with a wistful scene of a boy looking out the window at older boys speeding past on their skateboards, LET'S GO! tells the story of how he moves from dreaming to doing with the help of his mother. The young boy's mom gives him her old skateboard and together they go to the skate park. There, the boy encounters both the challenges of trying something new and being around new people as well as the comfort of a supportive parent and community. Ultimately, he finds confidence in a new sport, himself, and new friends.

Is It Any Good?

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Inspired by her family and community of skateboarding, Julie Flett pairs spare words and illustrations—similar to The Snowy Day—to tell about a boy realizing his dream of skateboarding. Let's Go has a soft attentiveness to details that draw a reader intimately into the character's feelings and surroundings, while vibrant, fluid imagery gives it all vitality. This is a wonderful book for all kids and collections, but especially for language development, for young readers who may long to try new things, or for kids who may need encouragement to persevere.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how perseverance plays an important role in the story of Let's Go! When have you persisted when something looked intimidating or difficult?

  • In the story, the little boy dreams of skateboarding. What is something you dream of trying? Have you tried something before? Does it help to have parents or friends try it with you?

  • Families can learn and practice saying new Cree words together. Which word means "let's go"? Which word means "liquid"? Which word was your favorite?

  • In the back of the book, the author Julie Flett talks about the word "flow." What does it mean to find your own "flow state" doing an activity you love? What does it feel like?

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