Charlie the Matachewan Moose

When a young moose calf gets lost in a storm, he is found by Nana and Papa, a kind couple who offer him shelter and a name: Charlie. They bring him home to Matachewan First Nation, where two dogs, Spike and Molly, happily welcome him into their pack. Together, Charlie and his friends spend their days digging holes on the beach, playing fetch, and having fun. But Charlie is growing fast, and soon it will be time for him to return to the forest. With Spike and Molly by his side, Charlie sets off on an adventure to learn more about himself—and what it means to be a moose. Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient: N Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 2.9

Shawna Lee Corbould is a proud Ojibwe woman and member of Matachewan First Nation. She holds a Master of Social Work and uses her voice to support marginalized populations. Although Charlie the Matachewan Moose is Shawna Lee’s first published book, she regularly uses the power of storytelling to help her children understand valuable lessons in a humorous and relatable way. Jessica Somers is an Abenaki illustrator from Odanak First Nation, currently living in Ontario. Her work is a vibrant expression of Indigenous resurgence, rooted in story, spirit, and the land. Through bold colours and symbolic design, Jessica brings to life the teachings, traditions, and relationships that shape Indigenous identity. Through her illustrations, she aims to uplift cultural knowledge, honour Ancestral memory, and invite every generation into spaces of connection, learning, and renewal. She is the illustrator of Charlie the Matachewan Moose.