Learn all about traditional Inuit sports and games in this action-packed interactive board book, filled with adorable Northern animals!Get ready to play Inuit games! Join Tuktu and his friends as they show you how to play games like the one-foot high kick, muskox push, owl hop, and more. Start practising, grab a friend, and play along in this fun interactive book.
It's a beautiful fall day, but Tuktu feels sad. Tomorrow his family will travel to a place where there is more food for the winter. Tuktu will miss his friends! See how Tuktu's friends cheer him up by planning a special day for him. Tuktu and his friends make wonderful memories to last until they can meet again in the spring.
Uka likes learning and works very hard in school. But when he gets a bad grade on a test, he feels worried. Is he going to fail the whole school year? Will his parents be upset with him? Uka feels sick and doesn't want to play with his friends. See how his friend Tiu-tiu helps Uka feel better and learn some strategies to deal with feelings of worry.
Tuktu and his friends are playing Tuktu Says. Join in and play with them! In this interactive book, children can play along by doing the actions with the characters in the book. With interactive books, children are encouraged to actively participate in the stories they are listening to. Through directions or instructional text, children are encouraged to play, move, or make sounds along with the characters in the book.
Tuktu and his friends are exploring their feelings! In this interactive book, children follow along as the animal characters experience different emotions, such as sad, happy, scared, and excited. As they go through the book, children are encouraged to talk about the feelings and practise making faces that express them.
The story revolves around Spencer's eagerness to play basketball with his friends, particularly as he prepares for school tryouts. However, his friend Gary the Snow Goose prefers street hockey, leading to a disagreement. As Spencer learns the reason behind Gary's reluctance to play basketball, he recalls his grandmother's lessons on respect, highlighting themes of friendship, understanding, and compromise.
Set in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, the story follows Kyle as he eagerly prepares for an exciting miniature boat race at Williamson Lake. The narrative captures the thrill of competition and the vibrant spirit of community as Kyle navigates the challenges of the event.
Spencer the siksik is excited for the first day of school! When he gets to class, the teacher introduces a new student: Gary the snow goose. Spencer doesn't want to let Gary play with him and his friends. He thinks Gary will just confuse things because he is new. But when Spencer sees that Gary is upset, he remembers what his grandmother taught him about being welcoming. This book is the first in a series that teaches children about Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles, or "IQ" principles, which are a set of communal laws that focus on the ways one is expected to behave. This book teaches the IQ principle of Tunnganarniq: Being Welcoming.
The narrative beautifully intertwines a mother's affection for her daughter with elements of the Arctic landscape and Inuit traditions. Each cherished quality of the daughter is linked to a specific aspect of this unique environment, creating a heartfelt exploration of love, identity, and cultural heritage. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the story celebrates the bond between mother and daughter while highlighting the significance of nature and tradition in shaping their lives.
Told from the unique perspective of a baby nestled inside a mother's parka, this book will charm readers of all ages.