The Pencil

Based on the author's childhood memories of growing up in an iglu, this charming story introduces young readers to the idea of using things wisely.

About the author

Susan Avingaq was born on the land and moved to the community of Igloolik, Nunavut, in the mid-1970s. She loved to go camping and fishing whenever she could and often brought new people along to teach them these land skills. She enjoyed sewing and teaching younger people important cultural practices. She was an extremely resourceful person and believed that was an important quality to pass on to the younger generation. She had many grandchildren with whom she loved to share her stories. She believed books are a wonderful way to preserve and share her knowledge and stories with more people.

Summary

Based on the author’s childhood memories of growing up in an iglu, this charming story introduces young readers to the idea of using things wisely.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Avingaq, Maren Vsetula
• Assisted by: Charlene Chua (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 17.02.2025, delayed
• EAN: 9781772275377
• ISBN: 978-1-77227-537-7
• No. of pages: 36
• Illustrations: full colour illustrations, farbige Illustrationen
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, Nunavut, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Polar Regions