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The Walrus and the Caribou

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This book shares with young readers the origin of the caribou and the walrus—and tells of how very different these animals looked when they were first conceived.
  • April 14, 2020
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"A lively #ownvoices romp into the power of intention—and the hilarity of trial and error."—Kirkus Reviews 

When the earth was new, words had the power to breathe life into the world. But when creating animals from breath, sometimes one does not get everything right on the first try! Based on a traditional Inuit story passed forward orally for generations in the South Baffin region of Nunavut, this book shares with young readers the origin of the caribou and the walrus—and tells of how very different these animals looked when they were first conceived.
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Price: $16.95
Pages: 32
Publisher: Inhabit Media
Imprint: Inhabit Media
Publication Date: April 14, 2020
Trim Size: 9.50 X 9.50 in
ISBN: 9781772272567
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous / Retellings, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Indigenous / Animal Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Inuit, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Polar Regions
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"The humorous artwork done for every double-page, full-bleed spread shows the resilient, problem-solving Guk in a variety of poses and emotional states as she tinkers with and refines her creations. Brown, blue, and white landscapes of rock, water, and ice form authentic backgrounds."—★ Booklist, STARRED review



Inuit author Harper's high-spirited version of this Indigenous oral tale will make a delightful addition to both libraries and personal collections...A lively #ownvoices romp into the power of intention—and the hilarity of trial and error."—Kirkus Reviews