Nattiq and the Land of Statues - A Story from the Arctic

"In this charming story that includes words in Inukitut, a ringed seal returns to his Arctic home after a long journey south. He tells his friends of his adventures--including the discovery of strange, tall statues that sway in the autumn breeze and open their arms to nesting birds in the spring."--Provided by publisher.

A propos de l'auteur

BARBARA LANDRY is a musician and writer who has published several books of poetry, including ᓄᓇᒥnunami: Poems from the Arctic. She spent ten years in Mexico teaching music and English to young children, and she has taught English as a Second Language in Toronto. Barbara has also spent time with the Inuit community in Nunavut, where she was captivated by the landscape and studied Inuktitut. Her travels in the North inspired her to write this story, her first children’s book. She lives in Toronto.
MARTHA KYAK is a fashion designer and artist who grew up in Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Nunavut. She has exhibited her InukChic garments, which combine traditional Inuit and contemporary design, as well as paintings and jewelry across Canada. She has also illustrated several children’s books and has had a long career as an educator. Martha currently teaches Inuit history and Inuktitut at Nunavut Sivuniksavut, a college program for Inuit youth in Ottawa.

Résumé

"In this charming story that includes words in Inukitut, a ringed seal returns to his Arctic home after a long journey south. He tells his friends of his adventures--including the discovery of strange, tall statues that sway in the autumn breeze and open their arms to nesting birds in the spring."--Provided by publisher.

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Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Barbara Landry
• Collaboration: Martha Kyak (Illustrations)
• Edition: Ingram Publishers Services
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: à partir de 3 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9781554988914
• ISBN: 978-1-55498-891-4
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 234 mm x 10 mm
• Poids: 358 g
• Illustrations: Full color throughout
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Livres d'images; JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Canada / Indigenous, Arctic regions, Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.