Shade and Snake (Drumbeat Decodables #6)

By Sandra Samatte, Alice RL
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Paperback available May 19, 2026

Can Shade help a lame snake feel better at Cape Lake?

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Description

In Shade and Snake, young readers will study the long “a_e” sound as a young boy named Shade helps a snake recover. Each book contains a word list, high-frequency words, long vowel words, and fun activities for extended learning.

Published in collaboration with Indigenous Education Press (IEP), a First Nation-owned publisher passionate about Indigenous Education, the Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection provides the systematic practice children require to become phonics-wise readers. This series focuses on words and sentences with consistent and predictable phonics patterns that allow for an immersive reading experience with optimal decoding and engagement. Author Sandra Samatte has a Bachelor of Education degree and expertise in creating Indigenous books and resources that are respectful, are culturally appropriate, and hold cultural integrity for educators, children, and young people.

The Drumbeat Decodable collection is set in the context of an Anishinaabe perspective using lived experiences, voice, and illustrations of Indigenous Author and Educator, Sandra Samatte, Skownan First Nation, and Lead Designer Julian Grafenauer, Rolling River First Nation. The Drumbeat Decodable collection does not represent all First Nations, Inuit, Métis or Native American perspectives. Indigenous Peoples, of which Anishinaabe or Anishinaabeg are a part, are diverse and live across Turtle Island.

Web discount do not apply to any titles under the Bebop Books® imprint.

About the Creators

Sandra Samatte

Sandra Samatte, Anishinaabe, member of Ne-biimiskonaan (Skownan) First Nation, Treaty 2 Territory. Sandra has a Bachelor of Education degree. She is an Author and is currently the CEO of Indigenous Education Press (IEP). Her passion for Indigenous Education has been focused on creating Indigenous books and resources that are respectful, are culturally appropriate, and hold cultural integrity for educators, children, and young people.

Alice RL
Alice RL

Alice RL is a member of Ne-biimiskonaan (Skownan) First Nation, Treaty 2 Territory. Alice is a Two-Spirit Anishinaabe artist, illustrator, and art teacher based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Alice draws inspiration from life experiences and cultural teachings. Alice blends these inspirations with a signature palette of bright, playful hues to create stunning emotional juxtapositions of trauma and grief with hope and a touch of whimsy.

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781643797793
  • Price $9.95
  • Publication Date May 19, 2026
  • Trim Size 9 × 6 in
  • Weight N/A
  • Page Count 20
  • Interests

  • Imprint Bebop Books
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Indigenous / Animal Stories
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Readers / Beginner
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / Social Themes / Friendship
  • Themes Phonics / Decodables, Alaskan Native / Indigenous / First Nations / Native American, Animals / Pets, Friendship
  • Languages English
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 3 - 5
  • Grade Range Grades PreK - K
  • Interest Level Grades 3 - 5