Count with nanuq and nuka!

Arvaaq Junior is an imprint for infants and young children. Books in this imprint are designed to help children explore the world around them and develop physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills.

Umingmak and fox: what's going on with the sky?

An Educator-reviewed series for very early readers featuring animal characters, lots of humour and goofiness, and a strong focus on teaching conversational language. Speech bubbles are used for dialogue throughout the stories, creating a style similar to comic books. Each book in the series is wr...

Uliaq's amazing dinosaurs from the north: nanuqsaurus

A nonfiction Educator-reviewed series about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures from the Arctic, especially Nunavut and the rest of Northern Canada. The books are narrated by a child, Uliaq, who shares facts accompanied by cheerful, colourful illustrations to make this educational series vi...

Ten in a tent big book

When 10 Arctic animals come across a tent on the land, they all want to find out what's inside!This story will help children learn to make the number 10 in different ways while learning a bit about 10 different animals in the Arctic and what they eat. It will help support foundational mathematics...

The owl and the lemming big book

As Owl blocks the entrance to a lemming den, he’s sure he’ll have a tasty meal in the little animal. But this smart rodent will appeal to the boastful owl's sense of pride to get away.

Sometimes i feel sad big book

Ptarmigan is so excited to go berry picking with Muskox. But when it starts to snow, her plans are ruined, and she becomes sad!See how Muskox helps Ptarmigan imagine all of the fun activities they can do in the snow in order to cheer Ptarmigan up.

Polar animals big book

Learn all about some of the amazing animals that live in the Arctic, including seals, ravens, foxes, caribou, and lemmings!This book will support early science education and introduce children to the skills needed to read non-fiction texts. The main text is appropriate for beginning readers, whil...

What can ataata fix?

Kyle lives in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. He is excited for the miniature boat race on Williamson Lake! As Kyle gets ready to go to the race, the chain falls of his bike. Kyle hopes his ataata can fix it when he comes home. He knows his ataata can fix a lot of things, but will he be able to fix Kyle...

Sometimes i feel jealous big book

Siksik is jealous when she hears her parents are going to have another baby. Explore a number of emotions as Siksik's friends try to cheer her up.Arctic Hare is excited for all the fun Siksik can have with the new baby. Snowy Owl thinks babies are boring. And Husky Puppy is curious as to what typ...

Land skills big book

Learn some of the ways people in the North use the outdoors for travel, gathering food, and having fun!This non-fiction book uses a friendly child narrator to introduce readers to some of the traditional skills used by people living in the Arctic.

On the shoulder of a giant big book

This pan-Arctic Inuit legend, which tells the story of a friendly giant, is lightheartedly retold, featuring sweeping illustrations.

Out on the ice big book

Tyson and Neevee are so excited to go ice fishing with their parents. How many fish will they catch?This story infuses a family trip out on the ice with the essential early numeracy skills of composing and decomposing numbers, quantity awareness, and working with the part/part/whole relationship ...

The raven and the loon big book

One day Raven and Loon play a sewing game that would give their feathers some much-needed colour, leading to the birds acquiring their now-familiar coats.

Nunavummi learning pack - level 3

Each Nunavummi Learning Pack includes 10 fiction and non-fiction books on themes such as Arctic animals, common objects, counting, Northern activities, and more. All books feature Inuktitut syllabics and roman orthography, as well as English.  Titles included:  - Going Berry Picking  - Arctic ...

Nunavummi learning pack - level 4

Each Nunavummi Learning Pack includes 10 fiction and non-fiction books on themes such as Arctic animals, common objects, counting, Northern activities, and more. All books feature Inuktitut syllabics and roman orthography, as well as English. Titles included: - Arctic Birds - Actions - Parts of...

Nunavummi learning pack - level 5

Each Nunavummi Learning Pack includes 10 fiction and non-fiction books on themes such as Arctic animals, common objects, counting, Northern activities, and more. All books feature Inuktitut syllabics and roman orthography, as well as English. Titles included: - The Fox - My Hat Is Blue - How Ma...

Moonshot: the indigenous comics collection (vol. 2)

MOONSHOT: The Indigenous Comics Collection brings together dozens of creators from North America to contribute comic book stories showcasing the rich heritage and identity of indigenous storytelling. From traditional stories to exciting new visions of the future, this collection presents some of ...

Maakusie loves music

Maakusie loves music! But what makes music in the Arctic so special? Join Maakusie as he practises katajjaniq (throat singing) and learns ajaja songs, drumming, and more! Explore everything from traditional instruments to dances to the origin of the brass bands in the Arctic today. Grab your inst...

Moonshot: the indigenous comics collection (vol. 1)

MOONSHOT: The Indigenous Comics Collection brings together dozens of creators from North America to contribute comic book stories showcasing the rich heritage and identity of indigenous storytelling. From traditional stories to exciting new visions of the future, this collection presents some of ...

Moonshot: the indigenous comics collection (vol. 3)

MOONSHOT: The Indigenous Comics Collection brings together dozens of creators from North America to contribute comic book stories showcasing the rich heritage and identity of indigenous storytelling. From traditional stories to exciting new visions of the future, this collection presents some of ...

Harry okpik, determined musher

Meet a real-life Inuit hero! This book introduces the biography genre while teaching children about the life of Harry Okpik and the history of dogsledding.

Mia and the monsters search for colours

Mia and the monsters are looking for colours! Can you help them? In this interactive board book, children can join Mia and her monster friends as they look for different colours on the tundra.

The orphan and the qallupilluit

Follow the orphan on another adventure! After saving the children at his camp from an ogress, the orphan goes in search of a home. But he meets some scary creatures along the way!

Why is she mad at me?

Tiu-tiu and Taqu love art class! But when Taqu gives Tiu-tiu feedback on her art project, Tiu-tiu seems upset. How can Taqu give feedback in a way that doesn’t hurt her friends?

Elijah's super halloween

A Halloween story from the northern community of Arviat, Nunavut.

Hunting tools

What hunting tools do people use in the Arctic? This book features high-contrast images of both contemporary and traditional hunting tools used in the Arctic, such as an ulu, a kakivaak, and a boat.

Inuit tools of the western arctic

There are many tools used in the western part of the Arctic! Learn about these tools and their different uses, from softening skins to pounding seal fat.

Siku and kamik go to school

Featured on Anaana's Tent! Siku and Kamik are good dogs. They want to go to school just like you! With this fun book, children will be encouraged to follow a simple story with the help of supportive illustrations.

Red, yellow, blue

What colour is this? This book describes the colours of different objects that are common in Nunavut.

The girl who swam with sea creatures

Follow Iviit’s latest adventure in the thrilling sequel to The Girl Who Danced With Giants! After her adventure with Kaaktuq the giant, Iviit still can’t stay out of trouble. It’s been a long winter of being stuck inside her family’s iglu, and she is desperate to get out. When Iviit and her broth...

Spencer the siksik solves a problem

Spencer is stuck inside on a boring rainy day. As he plays on his tablet, he becomes frustrated trying to hold it upright. He asks his parents for a tablet holder, but they explain that it is not something Spencer needs. He understands, but he still has to find a way to hold the tablet without be...

Nuka goes to daycare

Arvaaq Junior is an imprint for infants and young children. Books in this imprint are designed to help children explore the world around them and develop physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills.

Country food

Learn about the country foods people eat in the North. This book features different kinds of food people get from the land and sea in Nunavut, such as caribou and maktaaq.

Nanuq and nuka: cleaning up the campsite

Nanuq and Nuka are having lots of fun camping…until they discover that someone has been littering near their campsite! Nanuq really does not like litter. Follow along as he and Nuka pick up garbage to help take care of the land.

Surprising mammals of the ancient arctic

Explore the ancient Arctic and the incredible creatures that lived there in this fact-filled, colourful read! What kinds of animals used to live in the Arctic? You might not think of camels, elephants, and lions as Arctic animals, but the ancestors of these animals once roamed the North long ago...

Things i did today

What happens in your day? This book helps children practise reading simple sentences by following a child on his day.

Meeka loves nature: plants

There are so many plants to discover in the North! Join Meeka as she explores the tundra to find all sorts of plants, from Arctic cotton to purple saxifrage and everything in between. What blooming, growing greenery will she discover next?

I have a short tail. what am i?

Can you guess what the animal is? This book shows close-up illustrations of parts of an animal, gradually revealing different features, and asks readers to guess what the animal is. To solve the mystery of the short-tailed animal, readers must make educated guesses based on evolving evidence. Rea...

Ukaliq learns to play inuktitut baseball

Team Tuktu & Friends are up to bat! Learn all about the sport of Inuktitut baseball with this adorable group of arctic animal friends. Ukaliq is excited to spend the day with his friends, but he’s nervous about playing Inuktitut baseball. What if he isn’t any good at it? Tiri is fast, Nanuq ...

Nanuq and nuka: get up!

It’s time for Nanuq and Nuka to start their day! Before they go out and play, they must wake up their bodies by stretching and moving around. Can you move your body with Nanuq and Nuka?

Junior field guide: birds of nunavut

There are a lot of different types of birds living in Nunavut. From snowy owls to rock ptarmigans, learn all about what each bird looks like, how they live, what they eat, their migration patterns, and more. This science book combines colourful illustrations and photographs in a handy field guide...

My ten painted nails

One, two, three. Blue, red, orange. I have ten painted fingernails! Count along with me as we learn the name of each different nail colour. Filled with adorable illustrations packed with splashes of colour, this vibrant bilingual storybook is perfect for practicing counting over and over again!

Happy mosquito

Follow along with a very happy mosquito as she enjoys a beautiful day, and finds a few surprises!This humorous book will expose children to expressive language and dialogue, and help them learn to read text and illustrations together to follow a story.

Arctic animal food chains

Learn about food chains in the Arctic! This book explores the concept of the food chain using Arctic plants and animals.

Junior field guide: insects of nunavut

See you soon, tuktu!

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...

Suupi and the sun celebration

Join in on the Sun Celebration in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, in this charming bilingual storybook! Suupi lives in Grise Fiord, Nunavut. After three months of darkness in her community, the sun is finally about to return. Suupi and her friends can’t focus on their schoolwork. Today they will celebrate ...

This is what i see

"When I walk on the tundra, this is what I see. I am amazed by what is around me!"

How animals survive in the cold

Find out how animals survive in the cold Arctic winters.This science book shares information about how Arctic animals have adaptations that help them survive and thrive in the cold.

What i do at school

What do you do at school? This book uses simple action words to describe what a child does at school.

Nanuq and nuka: a collection of three stories

A collection of three stories starring the adorable polar bear brothers Nanuq and Nuka! Spend some quality time with Nanuq and Nuka in this collection of stories! Join the two polar bear brothers as they play at the swimming pool with friends, go fishing, and practise their high kicks together. T...

Remembering the sun's return

Ivarluk loves listening to his anaanatsiaq's stories about long ago. Anaanatsiaq tells Ivarluk about how they celebrated the return of the sun when she was a child and shares stories about what they did during "the great darkness."

Reflections from them days: a residential school memoir from nunatsiavut

When Nellie Winters was 11 years old, she was sent to attend the Nain Boarding School, a residential school 400 kilometres from her home. In this memoir, she recalls life before residential school, her experiences at the school, and what it was like to come home. Accompanied by the author’s orig...

The story of the lemming and the owl

The lemming may be tiny...but his smarts are larger than life! Can he outsmart the mighty owl? An owl swoops down to eat the lemming for a snack. But the lemming is smart and has a plan to trick the boastful owl. How will the lemming escape into his den? Find out in this well-known Inuit traditi...

My hood's not big enough

"Oof! My hood is not big enough!" said Mother Fox. Who will help her? Mother Fox loves all her babies so much. But when she tries to carry all eight of her babies on her back, her hood's not big enough! What will she do? See how her family offers to help as Mother Fox learns she does not need to ...

Sometimes i feel left out

Umi and Uka have big ideas for their school project, but they get carried away and forget to include Sissi in their plans. Sissi feels left out.  See how Sissi stands up for herself, and finds a way to work together with Umi and Uka. 

What is it like outside?

Find out what the weather is like in the Arctic. This book helps children practise describing the weather by showing weather conditions that are common in Nunavut.

Umi says sorry

It is a beautiful day, but Aqi’s friends didn’t invite her to play hockey! Aqi is sad when she sees her friends playing without her. Learn about the importance of apologizing to your friends in this heartwarming story.

Uqi's new parka

Uqi lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut. She loves watching her anaanatsiaq sew. Her anaanatsiaq can create the most beautiful things! Uqi likes to design her own creations as her anaanatsiaq sews. One day, Uqi's anaanatsiaq discovers one of Uqi's designs and plans a special surprise for her.

Where did the walruses go?

Discover a traditional story about walruses from the northern community of Peterhead Inlet, Nunavut!

My pet hawk

“I had always wanted a pet that flew...” A boy is amazed when he sees a hawk swoop down and catch a lemming. From that moment on, he can't stop thinking about it. One day, the boy goes on an adventure and finds his very own baby hawk to keep as a pet. But he doesn’t know what hawk chicks eat or w...

Pivik learns from takannaaluk

In this story from West Greenland, one young girl tries to teach her mischievous little sister a lesson by telling her the Inuit traditional story of Takannaaluk. Pivik is the laziest little sister! She is always complaining about helping Anaana and stealing the best food for herself. Fed up, her...

Joannie and the vikings

While digging for clams, Joannie finds a strange artifact made of whale bone. Suddenly, he finds himself transported a thousand years in the past, when Vikings visited Nunavut!This time-travel story will introduce readers to the science fiction genre and teach them about ancient Northern history.

Guess who? with tuktu and friends

Tuktu and his friends are hiding. Can you find them? In this interactive book, children will follow clues to find the animals hidden in the illustrations.

Tj and the move

TJ’s family is very important to him. When he learns that his anaana and ataata are separating and he will be moving to a new home, he feels confused and upset. Everything is changing, and he wonders if it is his fault. Will TJ find support in his friends and learn to adapt to his new life?

Ukaliq and kalla's hunting tools

Best friends Ukaliq and Kalla are going hunting! This illustrated book teaches the names of different hunting tools used in the North.

Sometimes i feel worried

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...

The life and art of germaine arnattaujuq

Uncover the incredible life story of Germaine Arnattaujuq, a singularly important Inuit artist, in this high interest/low reading level reference book for developing readers. Germaine Arnattaujuq is an award-winning Inuit artist. This book tells the story of her life, from growing up at a camp in...

Itani finds his way

Itani is excited to go to camp for the summer! He has had a challenging school year, especially in math. His friends seem to understand things really quickly, but he has a hard time with it. He is looking forward to having fun at camp and not thinking about math! But when he gets to camp, he find...

Showing you care

Tuka likes to help his friends, but he does not always like hugs. Natti loves hugs! Tuka wants to let Natti know how her hugs make him feel, but he doesn't want to hurt her feelings. Will Tuka be able to help Natti find other ways to show she cares?

Tuniit

This book introduces children to Inuit oral history and scientific theories to learn all about Tuniit.

Ancient ghosts

Grab your flashlight and dive into this chilling anthology of Northern ghost stories! From zombies and cursed mirrors to sea monsters and ghost dogs, these stories by Sámi author Edel Marit Gaino are sure to get your skin crawling. Crack open this spooky collection and read about strange and scar...

Lighting the qulliq

How do you light the qulliq? This wordless sequence book shows a grandmother and granddaughter lighting a qulliq long ago.

Burning cold

Journey to the depths of the Arctic and beyond in this unique collection of stories from the award-winning volumes of Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection. Burning Cold is a captivating volume of Indigenous graphic stories written by acclaimed authors Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley and ...

Uliaq's amazing animals: muskox

Uliaq loves animals! One of his favourite animals is the muskox. In this book, Uliaq gives facts about muskox, where they live, what they eat, and why they are amazing!

Structures in the arctic

Learn about the different structures you can see every day in the North!This non-fiction book introduces children to the features of man-made structures commonly seen in the North, like igloos and inukshuks, and structures familiar throughout Canada, like airports and houses.

Things that keep us warm

Learn how people stay warm during the long Arctic winters.This book uses simple sentences to describe items common throughout Canada, like the parka, and some items that are uniquely Northern, like the qulliq (oil lamp).

My visit to kimmirut

What will Monica see and learn when she visits a new community? Monica is visiting her aunt Peesee in Kimmirut, Nunavut. There are many wonderful things to see and do there. Monica is excited to explore and learn about her aunt’s community. Join Monica and Peesee as they go clam digging, visit wa...

Things in the classroom

What do you see in your classroom? This book features common items found in a classroom, such as a chair and a desk. Illustrations guide children to practise reading the single word on each page.

Tuktu's journey

Tuktu is lost! He wandered away from his herd and can’t find his way back. What will he do? Follow along as Tuktu searches the tundra and meets new friends who all have something to teach him. Will his new friends be able to help him find his herd?

Things that move in the arctic

Learn about transportation in the Arctic! This book features traditional and modern ways of getting around in the Arctic.

Uliaq's amazing animals: snowy owl

A non-fiction guide to snowy owls featuring Uliaq from APTN's Anaana's Tent!

When i'm angry

What do you do when you feel angry? This book shows different activities a child does to help her feel better when she is angry.

When i was young in nunavut

An introductory memoir sharing the author's experience growing up Nunavut.

Peekaboo! nanuq and nuka look for colours

The polar bear brothers Nanuq and Nuka are looking for colours. Lift the flaps in this adorable board book to help them!

Spencer the siksik helps his friend

What is your name?

Does your name have a story? Kukik is named after her great grandmother. Naullaq’s name honours his uncle. Panigusiq and Tegeapak have stories behind their names, too. Naming is an important practice to Inuit. This book follows four Inuit children as they explain the meanings of their names in si...

Traditional inuit clothing

Living in the North requires very special clothing to stay warm and move easily over the ice!This book introduces children to items of clothing like the parka that they might be familiar with, and uniquely Northern objects like amautis.

All about grizzly bears

Learn all about where grizzly bears live, what they eat, and how they hunt.This non-fiction book gives information about the grizzly bear, one of the most powerful and resilient animals of the North.

Things that make me happy

What are some things you can try when you want to feel happy?This book introduces readers to simple action words and the comparative word “more.”

Going to grandma's

Lots of fun things happen when you spend the night at Grandma's house!This illustrated book introduces readers to simple action verbs.

Being a good friend

What does it mean to be a good friend? Uka is excited for his biking trip with Sissi. When Sissi accidentally forgets their plans, Uka is upset. See how Uka learns about forgiveness and other qualities that make a good friend.

Birds that live in the north

Find out what kinds of birds live in the Arctic! This book features different birds that live in the North. Beautiful photographs guide children to practise reading the single word on each page.

The great giants of the arctic

“Long ago, there lived great giants in the Arctic.” But where did they go? Learn all about the famous giants of the North, including Inukpasuksuk, Nuvuja, and others. Why do winds from the south bring warm weather? What happens when the giant in the sky gets upset? The Great Giants of the Arctic ...

How we use water

We use water for a lot of things. This book describes the different ways people use water in the Arctic.

Mia and the monsters: staying warm in the winter

Featured on Anaana's Tent on APTN! What do Mia and her monster friends wear to stay warm? Watch as Mia and the monsters get ready to play outside in the snow.

Opposites

Let’s learn about opposites! This book helps children learn about the concept of opposites while celebrating daily life in Ghana, West Africa.

Making a whole person: traditional inuit education

“Before schools were introduced to the Inuit, we were taught by our relatives.” In this picture book, Monica Ittusardjuat shares how she learned knowledge and skills in a time before being taken to residential school. She describes how children learned through playing games, imitating grown-ups,...

Sometimes i feel bored

Ukpik finds everything boring, even playing! Natti tries to change her perspective.Ukpik is always bored and restless. Natti helps Ukpik find creative and fun things to do.

Colours

What is your favourite colour? This book helps children practise colour words by showing them an object of a different colour on each page.