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Series: MahahaaPaperback
Jeela Palluq-Cloutier9781772274646
$17.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Jun 06, 2023
A bilingual (English and Inuktitut) traditional Inuit story from the North Baffin region. Aulaja must stay alone in camp with only her dog to protect her. She has heard about dangerous land spirits from her father, but she has no idea she will soon encounter one–Mahahaa the Tickler, a being from Inuit mythology who can tickle you to death.
The drum represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth. We all belong to the earth and we all belong to the drum. Nikosis grew up going to powwows with his family, happily immersed in music, dance and the sounds of the drum. But when he starts going to daycare, he doesn’t feel like he belongs. Nikosis cries every time his mother leaves him in the unfamiliar environment until, one day, she and the teachers use drums to help Nikosis find connection and comfort. Inspired by her son’s experience—and her family's love of powwow music and dance—Indigenous... + Read More
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Series: Forever Our Home / kâkikê kîkinawDual language (English & Plains Cree)Hardcover
Tonya Simpson9781459837584
$21.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 16, 2023
A lullaby of reconciliation and reclamation, celebrating the ancestral relationship between Indigenous children and the land that is forever their home. Under glowing morning sun and silvery winter moon, from speckled frogs croaking in spring to summer fields painted with fireweed, this meditative lullaby introduces little ones to the plants and animals of the Prairies and the Plains. Written in both Plains Cree and English and featuring stunning artwork by celebrated artist Carla Joseph, Forever Our Home / kâkikê kîkinaw is a beautiful and gen... + Read More
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Series: I Hope / nipakosêyimonDual language (English & Plains Cree)Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith9781459833258
$21.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 13, 2022
Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Ho... + Read More
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Series: We Sang You Home / kikî-kîwê-nikamôstamâtinânDual language (English & Plains Cree)Hardcover
Richard Van Camp9781459836365
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 13, 2022
“A beautiful welcome and a thank you to the Indigenous child who brings joy into the parents’ lives.”—School Library Journal In this sweet and lyrical picture book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. Internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp teams up with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett for a second time to create a stunning book for young readers. A celebration of the bond between parent and child... + Read More
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Series: Little You / kiya kâ-apisîsisiyanDual language (English & Plains Cree)Hardcover
Richard Van Camp9781459835931
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Aug 16, 2022
★ "Van Camp composes a lyrical ode to a newborn child, which is matched in its loveliness by Flett's exquisite, collage-like images of a young one with his or her parents.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of Welcome Song for Baby and We Sang You Home, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender book that honors the child in everyone. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to al... + Read More
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Series: Bébé futéMon premier imagierFrançais - AnglaisBoard book
Québec Amérique9782764444047
$14.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2
Jan 25, 2022
De l’alphabet aux animaux, en passant par le corps humain, les objets du quotidien, les aliments, et plus encore, ce livre cartonné permet aux enfants de faire l’apprentissage de leurs premiers mots de vocabulaire tout en s’amusant. Les illustrations hyperréalistes permettent d’associer les mots de vocabulaire à des images qui frôlent le réel, alors que les personnages animés octroient un côté plus ludique au livre. Finalement, une activité cherche et trouve égayera tout-petits qui s’amuseront à repérer les images dans un décor.
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Series: KaakulukKaakuluk: Orcas!Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772273779
$8.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Jan 11, 2022
Kaakuluk: Orcas includes interesting facts about orcas—like how they hunt and how they communicate in their family groups. This issue also includes a traditional story about the origin of the red phalarope and web-footed loon, a maze, and a secret message.
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Series: KaakulukKaakuluk: Walruses!Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772273762
$8.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Jan 11, 2022
Kaakuluk: Walruses includes information about walruses, like the many ways they use their tusks! This issue shows the traditional uses of walruses, and includes a traditional story about foxes outsmarting a wolf pack, a maze, and a spot-the-difference activity.
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Series: UkaliqUkaliq: Caribou!Fun for Little Nunavummiut 6Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772273793
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Jan 11, 2022
Ukaliq: Caribou includes photos of caribou, including calves and adults, along with fun facts. The origin of caribou is explained in a traditional story. In this issue you can also put a story in order, solve a maze, and finish a drawing!
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Series: UkaliqUkaliq: Snowy Owls!Fun for Little Nunavummiut 7Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772273786
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Jan 11, 2022
Ukaliq: Snowy Owls includes photos of snowy owls along with fun facts, and the traditional story “The Owl and the Lemming.” In this issue you can also put a story in order and solve a maze!
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Series: You Hold Me Up / GimanaadenimDual Language (English & Anishnaabemowin)Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith9781459827196
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 11, 2021
Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with others. With vibrant illustrations from celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, this is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging resp... + Read More
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Series: Little You / GidagaashiinhDual language (English & Anishinaabemowin)Hardcover
Richard Van Camp9781459825505
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 11, 2021
★ "Van Camp composes a lyrical ode to a newborn child, which is matched in its loveliness by Flett's exquisite, collage-like images of a young one with his or her parents.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of Welcome Song for Baby and We Sang You Home, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender picture book for babies and toddlers that honors the child in everyone. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect ... + Read More
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Series: My Heart Fills With Happiness / NijiikendamDual language (English & Anishinaabemowin)Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith9781459825390
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 11, 2021
★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures." — Publishers Weekly, starred review The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Monique ... + Read More
★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures." — Publishers Weekly, starred review The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Monique ... + Read More
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Series: The GruffaloBilingual Inuktitut/English EditionBilingual editionHardcover
Julia Donaldson9781772273298
$14.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Apr 06, 2021
"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good." Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick thinking mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake, and a hungry gruffalo! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and y... + Read More
Inconvenient Skin challenges how reconciliation has become a contested buzzword filled with promises and good intentions but rarely with any meaningful follow-through. While Canada's history is filled with darkness, these poems aim to unpack that history to clean the wounds so the nation can finally heal. Powerful and thought-provoking, this collection will draw you in and make you reconsider Canada's colonial legacy. The cover features the art of Kent Monkman, and the interior features work by Joseph Sánchez, a member of the Indian Group of Se... + Read More
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Series: Follow the Waterskɬp'lk'mitkw / Water ChangelingDual Language (English & nsyilxcən)Paperback
Harron Hall9781926886664
$15.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Jan 26, 2021
skɬp’lk’mitkw / Water Changeling is the story of the natural water cycle from a Syilx traditional ecological knowledge perspective. The story features a water girl named skɬp’lk’mitkw who longs to visit with her grandparents. She receives help from newfound friends who change her into rain, hail and snow so she can reach her grandparents.
kəxntim sʕanixʷ k̕əl nixʷtitkʷ acxʷəl̕xʷalt / We Go With Muskrat to Those Living Underwater is an interactive story with sʕanixʷ (Muskrat) in the lead, allowing readers to learn both the n’syilxwcn and English names of underwater creatures living in the Okanagan Valley. The book seamlessly combines beautiful imagery with amusing descriptions as Muskrat introduces a diverse set of underwater creatures.
kʷu‿c̕əx̌ʷəntim təl stunx isck’ʷuls / Lessons From Beaver’s Work teaches children through storytelling to hold reverence for all life forms. The book depicts a conflict between Tapit, a rancher, and stunx (beaver), as they both try to meet their water needs. The touching humanity of stunx (Beaver) softens Tapit’s outlook, as he reminds Tapit that he is not the only one that depends on water.
iʔ siwɬkw nkwancinəm k̕əl suliʔ / The Water Sings to Suliʔ is an original story with a universal message, shedding light on the importance of water as a living entity. The story features a young girl named suliʔ, who hears the song of the water calling for her while playing outside. suliʔ ventures out of her yard and into the forest. Along the way she meets an unexpected magic water child. The water child entrusts suliʔ with an important message to share with the world.
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Series: When We Are Kind / Nihá’ádaahwiinít’íigoDual language (English & Diné)Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith9781459827530
$21.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 13, 2020
"Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities—and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others.”—Publishers Weekly When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates an important message through carefully chosen words for readers of al... + Read More
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Series: KaakulukKaakuluk: Greenland Sharks!Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772272888
$8.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 05, 2020
Kaakuluk is an exciting, fact-filled magazine about Nunavut for all curious kids! Each issue includes activities, traditional stories, and articles about life in the Arctic. Printed in full colour with photographs and illustrations throughout, Kaakuluk will be sure to capture the attention of young readers. Available as English-Inuktitut tumble. Kaakuluk: Greenland Sharks! includes facts about the Greenlandic Shark from its bite to its habitat and traditional knowledge from Greenland about this unique animal. The traditional story in this issu... + Read More
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Series: UkaliqUkaliq: Narwhals!Fun for Little Nunavummiut 4Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772272895
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 05, 2020
Ukaliq is a fun and informative activity book about the animals of Nunavut. Each issue focuses on a different animal and is filled with activities, games, and puzzles. Vibrant photographs and illustrations, including an illustrated traditional story, will engage and delight all little Nunavummiut! Available as English-Inuktitut tumble. Ukaliq: Narwhals! includes full-colour photographs and true-to-life illustrations, featuring a circumpolar traditional story: The Blind Boy and the Loon. This issue also includes a maze, a colouring page, and f... + Read More
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Series: UkaliqUkaliq: Polar Bears!Fun for Little Nunavummiut 5Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772273021
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Apr 24, 2020
Ukaliq is a fun and informative activity book about the animals of Nunavut. Each issue focuses on a different animal and is filled with activities, games, and puzzles. Vibrant photographs and illustrations, including an illustrated traditional story, will engage and delight all little Nunavummiut! Available as English-Inuktitut tumble. Ukaliq: Polar Bears! includes photo pages of mother bears and their cubs, and the traditional story in this issue is the version of The Orphan and the Polar Bear from the North Baffin region.
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Series: Life Cycles of CaribouBilingual editionBoard book
Monica Ittusardjuat9781772272802
$12.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2
Apr 07, 2020
This bilingual book (with text in Inuktitut syllabics, Inuktitut Roman orthography, and English) shares six Inuktitut terms for caribou throughout their life cycles, giving the youngest of readers an understanding of the rich Inuktitut terminology for these important animals.
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Series: KaakulukKaakuluk: Wolverine!Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772273014
$8.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 27, 2020
Kaakuluk is an exciting, fact-filled magazine about Nunavut for all curious kids! Each issue includes activities, traditional stories, and articles about life in the Arctic. Printed in full colour with photographs and illustrations throughout, Kaakuluk will be sure to capture the attention of young readers. Available as English-Inuktitut tumble. Kaakuluk: Wolverines! includes loads of fun facts about wolverines, like how they scavenge to get their meals and why they smell so bad! This issue also includes a traditional story called The Orphan a... + Read More
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Series: Light a Candle / Tumaini pasipo na TumainiDual language (English & Swahili)Hardcover
Godfrey Nkongolo9781459817005
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 01, 2019
Co-written by Eric Walters and Godfrey Nkongolo, Light a Candle weaves non-fiction with fiction to tell the story of a boy coming of age in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. The son of the village's chief climbs the mountain against his father’s wishes to fulfill a request of the country’s first leader, Julius Nyerere, to light a candle on the top of the mountain and unify the mainland of Tanganyika and the islands of Zanzibar as one country, the United Republic of Tanzania.
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Series: schchechmala children's seriesMeennunyakaa / Blueberry PatchDual language (English & Anishinaabemowin)Hardcover
Jennifer Leason9781926886589
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Grade (CAN) from 1 - 3
Sep 24, 2019
Based in Duck Bay, Manitoba, in the 1940s, an Elder shares his experience of packing up to go out to collect blueberries, a traditional gathering that took place every summer. He describes the journey and landscape with humor and such vivid imagery that readers will see themselves there with him, boarding the trail of wagons from surrounding communities and heading east toward the blueberry patch. The Elder's stories offer a journey back in time and are complemented by images of fields of plump blueberries, tall green grass, bannock baking over... + Read More
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Series: schchechmala children's seriesSus Yoo / The Bear's MedicineDual language (English & Dakelh)Hardcover
Clayton Gauthier9781926886572
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 24, 2019
A mother bear shares with her cubs how to be grateful for all they have in the natural world. The Bear's Medicine shows the interconnectedness of all things in the world they live in and how each season brings changes and blessings for the bears. It is a story of a mother's love for her children as she teaches them how to survive.Written in English and Dakelh.
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Series: Mamaqtuq!Bilingual French editionHardcover
The Jerry Cans9781772272581
$17.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 03, 2019
Par un beau matin de printemps, voulant préparer un délicieux ragout, un groupe d’amis vont à la chasse au phoque. Affamés et fatigués, alors qu’ils considèrent peut-être abandonner . . . ils aperçoivent finalement un phoque! Ce livre amusant donne vie à la chanson populaire du groupe musical unique en son genre The Jerry Cans.
Inconvenient Skin challenges how reconciliation has become a contested buzzword filled with promises and good intentions but rarely with any meaningful follow-through. While Canada's history is filled with darkness, these poems aim to unpack that history to clean the wounds so the nation can finally heal. Powerful and thought-provoking, this collection will draw you in and make you reconsider Canada's colonial legacy. The cover features the art of Kent Monkman, and the interior features work by Joseph Sánchez, a member of the Indian Group of Se... + Read More
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Series: UkaliqUkaliq: Snow Buntings!Fun for Little Nunavummiut 3Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772272482
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Feb 12, 2019
Ukaliq is a fun and informative activity book about Nunavut, designed for readers aged two to four. It's jam-packed with comics, stories, games, facts, photographs, and illustrations, providing young readers with entertaining and engaging opportunities to practice their independent reading skills.This book features everything kids could want to know about snow bunting, complete with full-colour photographs, a beautifully illustrated version of a traditional myth, and a lively and exciting array of educational activities, from mazes to colouring... + Read More
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Series: KaakulukKaakuluk: Snow Geese!Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772272475
$8.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Feb 05, 2019
Kaakuluk is an exciting, fact-filled magazine about Nunavut for all curious kids, north and south! Each issue includes activities, traditional stories, and articles about life in the Arctic. This series is printed in full colour with photographs and illustrations throughout that will be sure to capture the attention of young readers.
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Series: The Animals of Chinese New Year / 中国农历新年动物生肖Dual language (English & Simplified Chinese)Board book
Jen Sookfong Lee9781459819023
$9.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2
Jan 08, 2019
Drawing on the myth of the Chinese zodiac, The Animals of Chinese New Year follows twelve animals as they speed across a river, competing to represent the imminent new year in a race held by the Jade Emperor, the most powerful Chinese god. Each animal competes in its own unique way. The ox works hard, the tiger is brave, the dog smiles kindly, but who will win? Bright photographs of babies demonstrating the same traits as the animals in the text, complemented by traditional Chinese graphic elements, accompany Sookfong Lee's lively text. Orca B... + Read More
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Series: Inuit FolktalesTakannaalukBilingual editionHardcover
Herve Paniaq9781772271812
$16.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Nov 20, 2018
"Takannaaluk"" means "the one down there"—a term used in the High Arctic to refer to the mother of sea mammals, the most important being in Inuit mythology. This unique picture book tells how she came to be both feared and respected. As a young woman, Takannaaluk is tricked into marrying a sea bird posing as a man and then betrayed by her family. Her story is brought to vivid life by respected elder Herve Paniaq and renowned artist Germaine Arnaktauyok.
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Series: KaakulukKaakuluk: Bearded Seals!Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772272406
$8.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Nov 20, 2018
Kaakuluk is an exciting, fact-filled magazine about Nunavut for all curious kids, north and south! Each issue includes activities, traditional stories, and articles about life in the Arctic. This series is printed in full colour with photographs and illustrations throughout that will be sure to capture the attention of young readers.
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Series: UkaliqUkaliq: Arctic Hares!Fun for Little Nunavummiut 2Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781772272413
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Nov 20, 2018
Ukaliq is a fun and informative activity book about Nunavut, designed for readers aged two to five. It's jam-packed with comics, stories, games, facts, photographs, and illustrations, providing young readers with entertaining and engaging opportunities to practice their independent reading skills. This book features everything kids could want to know about Arctic hares, complete with full-colour photographs, a beautifully illustrated version of a traditional myth, and a lively and exciting array of educational activities, from mazes to colour... + Read More
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Series: Mamaqtuq!Bilingual English editionHardcover
The Jerry Cans9781772272307
$16.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 09, 2018
One beautiful spring morning, a group of friends go seal hunting so they can make a delicious stew. Hungry and tired, they begin to think they’ll have to give up . . . until they finally spot a seal! This charmingly illustrated book brings to life a popular song by the one-of-a-kind band The Jerry Cans.
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Series: Kiss by Kiss / ocêhtowinaA Counting Book for FamiliesDual language (English & Plains Cree)Board book
Richard Van Camp9781459816213
$12.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 2
Sep 18, 2018
One kiss, two kiss, three kiss, four! So many kisses and so many more. From bestselling author Richard Van Camp comes a delightful counting book that honors families and can be used to praise your little ones as they learn to count. Ten kisses from your sweet baby might not be enough to get you through this adorable book, so you'll just have to read it over and over! Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this book as a dual-language (English/Plains Cree) edition.
From renowned First Nations storyteller Richard Van Camp comes a lyrical lullaby for newborns. Complemented with stunning photographs, this evocative board book is perfectly suited as a first book for every baby. Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this paperback as a dual-language (English and Plains Cree) edition.
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Series: You Hold Me Up / ê-ohpiniyanDual Language (English & Plains Cree)Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith9781459821750
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 04, 2018
Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with others. With vibrant illustrations from celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, this is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging resp... + Read More
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Series: Edible and Medicinal Arctic PlantsAn Inuit Elder's PerspectiveBilingual editionPaperback
Aalasi Joamie9781772271706
$24.95NATURE
Nov 01, 2017
As a little girl in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Aalasi learned from her mother how to identify and harvest plants. Later, a mother herself, and living in Niaqunnguuq (Apex), she continued the practice, living off the land and passing her knowledge on to the next generation. In this introductory guide to traditional plant use—originally published as Walking with Aalasi—Aalasi shares her memories and knowledge of eighteen plants commonly found in the Canadian Arctic. From plant identification and environmentally respectful collection to traditional use... + Read More
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Series: Jon's Tricky JourneyA Story for Inuit Children with Cancer and Their FamiliesBilingual editionPaperback
Patricia McCarthy9781772271454
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Jun 09, 2017
Jon loves his life in the North. But when he feels a pain that won’t go away, he must go to a children’s hospital in the south to find out what is wrong. A doctor there tells Jon he has cancer and will have to stay at the hospital for a while.Suddenly Jon’s life is upside down! But with a handful of tricks from the doctors and nurses, and new friends, Jon discovers ways to cope with some of the tricky parts of having cancer.Accompanied by a resource guide for parents and caregivers, including hospital and support information, Jon’s Tricky Journ... + Read More
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Series: Dah Dzāhge EsigitsWe Write Our LanguageDual language (English & Tāłtān)Paperback
Angela Dennis9781926886497
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
Jan 01, 2017
In this illustrated children’s title, the Tāłtān alphabet is featured along with the 47 sounds of the Tāłtān language. The Tāłtān Alphabet portrayed in Dah Dzahge Esigits: We Write Our Language is a resource for learners to match sounds to symbols. It is also for those who can already speak Tāłtān but want to learn the alphabet to help them read and write in the language. The book also includes English translation.
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Series: Stepping Stones / حَصى الطُرُقاتA Refugee Family's Journey / رحلة عائلة لاجئةDual language (English & Arabic)Hardcover
Margriet Ruurs9781459814905
$20.00JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 18, 2016
Rama and her family, are forced to flee their once-peaceful village to escape the ravages of the civil war raging ever closer to their home With only what they can carry on their backs, Rama and her mother, father, grandfather and brother, Sami, set out to walk to freedom in Europe. This unique picture book was inspired by the stone artwork of Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, discovered by chance by Canadian children’s writer Margriet Ruurs. The author was immediately impressed by the strong narrative quality of Mr. Badr’s work, and, using many of... + Read More
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Series: Way Back ThenBilingual editionHardcover
Neil Christopher9781772270211
$16.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Jul 15, 2015
Kudlu's children will not go to sleep until he tells them a story of long ago. Before they will shut their eyes, they want to hear about a time long before Kudlu was born, a time when the world was magic. Before they can sleep, they want to hear about giants, animals disguised as humans, little people the size of lemmings, and all of the other wonderful things that existed way back then.
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Series: Kiviuq's JourneyBilingual editionPaperback
Henry Isluanik9781927095805
$19.95FICTION
Apr 24, 2014
Kiviuq's Journey retells the legend of Kiviuq, one of the most important and well-known legends in all of Inuit mythology, just as it as been told in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut for centuries. Late Kivalliq-region elder Henry Isluanik lovingly retells this legend of the a lost Inuit hunter who must pass through many obstacles, using his own knowledge and quick wit to outsmart many foes, in order to find his way home. With black-and-white line illustrations by acclaimed Inuit artist Germaine Arnaktauyok, this book is a definitive and authenti... + Read More
Traditionally, Inuit do not call each other by their given names. Instead, they refer to each other using a system of kinship and family terms, known as tuq&urausiit (turk-thlo-raw-seet). Calling each other by kinship terms is a way to show respect and foster closeness within families. Children were named after their elders and ancestors, ensuring a long and healthy life. As more and more Inuit refer to each other by their English first names, rather than their traditional kinship terms, the tradition of tuq&urausiit is slowly disappearing. Thi... + Read More
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Series: UkaliqUkaliq: Puppies!Fun for Little Nunavummiut 1Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781927095164
$8.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 17, 2013
Ukaliq is a fun and informative activity book about Nunavut, designed for readers aged two to five. It's jam-packed with comics, stories, games, facts, photographs, and illustrations, providing young readers with entertaining and engaging opportunities to practice their independent reading skills. This book features everything kids could want to know about Arctic puppies, complete with full-colour photographs, a beautifully illustrated version of a traditional myth, and a lively and exciting array of educational activities, from mazes to colo... + Read More
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Series: How to Build an Iglu and a QamutiikInuit Tools and TechniquesBilingual editionPaperback
Solomon Awa9781927095317
$12.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 19, 2013
The iglu, a traditional winter shelter built in the Arctic for centuries, is a vital part of Inuit culture. The qamutiik, a traditional sled used for hunting, is an essential tool whose versatility and dependability have allowed it to endure over time.In How to Build an Iglu & a Qamutiik, Solomon Awa provides thorough how-to instructions on building iglus and qamutiiks, along with general background information on their construction and importance to survival. Complete with detailed, clear illustrations, this valuable resource will teach reader... + Read More
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Series: Uumajut, Volume DeuxFrench EditionPaperback
Simon Awa9781927095331
$9.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Apr 17, 2013
The critically acclaimed Uumajut series of books is now available in French!These beautiful books introduce the youngest readers to the diets and habitats of arctic species such as the siksik, ermine, wolf, muskox, eider duck, ringed seal, harp seal, and walrus. Kids will also learn about traditional Inuit uses for these animals, from traditional food preparation to clothing and household uses.
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Series: KaakulukKaakuluk: Polar Bears!Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781926569123
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Apr 05, 2011
Kaakuluk is an exciting, fact-filled magazine about Nunavut for all curious kids, north and south! Each issue includes activities, traditional stories, and articles about life in the Arctic. This series is printed in full colour with photographs and illustrations throughout that will be sure to capture the attention of young readers.
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Series: Uumajut, Volume 2Learn About Arctic Wildlife!English EditionPaperback
Simon Awa9781926569222
$10.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 18, 2011
In Uumajut, volume 2, readers will get acquainted with more arctic wildlife. Picking up where Uumajut: Learn About Arctic Wildlife! left off, Uumajut, Volume 2 will introduce the youngest readers to the diets and habitats of more arctic species including the Siksik, Ermine, Wolf, Muskox, Eider Duck, Ringed Seal, Harp Seal, and Walrus. They will also learn about traditional Inuit uses for these animals, from traditional food preparation to clothing and household uses.Uumajut, Volume 2 is brought to vivid life by award-winning illustrator Romi C... + Read More
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Series: KaakulukKaakuluk: Muskox!Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781926569116
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Jun 09, 2010
Kaakuluk is an exciting, fact-filled magazine about Nunavut for all curious kids, north and south! Each issue includes activities, traditional stories, and articles about life in the Arctic. This series is printed in full colour with photographs and illustrations throughout that will be sure to capture the attention of young readers.
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Series: UumajutLearn About Arctic Wildlife!English EditionPaperback
Simon Awa9781926569086
$9.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Feb 24, 2010
Which Arctic mammal has the largest litter of any mammal in the world? Who is the "canary of the sea?" Learn all about the fascinating wildlife of the Arctic! This book is full of scientific facts and Inuit knowledge about the animals that live in the complex ecosystem of the Canadian Arctic.
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Series: KaakulukKaakuluk: Caribou!Bilingual editionPaperback
Inhabit Media9781926569079
$8.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 07, 2009
Kaakuluk is an exciting, fact-filled magazine about Nunavut for all curious kids, north and south! Each issue includes activities, traditional stories, and articles about life in the Arctic. This series is printed in full colour with photographs and illustrations throughout that will be sure to capture the attention of young readers.
Maintaining the Dene storytelling tradition of passing along the teachings to their children, John Blondin relayed the story of The Legend of the Caribou Boy as he heard it from his father, George Blondin a respected Elder and storyteller. Now written down in dual language the legend is passed on to you. Discover one small part of Dene history and the lessons that have been passed on for generations. A young boy is having trouble sleeping at night. he is being called to fulfill his destiny, a destiny which lives on today in the traditions and ... + Read More
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