The Great Giants of the Arctic

Name: The Great Giants of the Arctic
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781774506608
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Bilingual Inuktitut and English Edition

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Summary

The Great Giants of the Arctic invites young readers on an adventure-filled journey through the icy landscapes of the Arctic. The story follows a group of friends as they discover the enchanting world of the Arctic giants, creatures that are as mysterious as they are magnificent. Filled with wonder and magic, the book explores the themes of friendship and bravery amidst the stunning backdrop of the northern wilderness.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this children's book if you love stories about adventure and exploration in the magical Arctic landscape. It's perfect for young readers with a curiosity for nature and a fascination with the majestic creatures that roam the icy wilderness. With captivating illustrations and engaging storytelling, it promises to spark imaginations and inspire a sense of wonder about the world.

The Great Giants of the Arctic

Description

"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 answers these questions and more using simple language for young readers to enjoy.

This stunningly illustrated bilingual picture book serves as an early-level introduction to the rich, mysterious world of Inuit mythology. Adapted by author and linguist Jaypeetee Arnakak with the intention of teaching Inuktitut as as a second language, The Great Giants of the Arctic can be enjoyed by Inuktitut language learners and curious young readers alike.

Discover other traditional stories in our collection! The Story of the Lemming and the Owl, The Story of the Loon and the Raven, and The Story of the Fox and the Wolf are all available.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781774506608

Publisher: Inhabit Education Books Inc.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2023

Country: Canada

Imprint: Inhabit Education Books Inc.

Edition: Bilingual Inuktitut and English Edition

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kaja Kajfež
Adapted by Jaypeetee Arnakak
Adapted by Neil Christopher

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 36

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Jaypeetee Arnakak is a linguist, translator, and educator. He spent many years many years as a policy analyst specializing in Inuit culture, language and education issues. He is the editor of Unikkaaqtuat Qikiqtaninngaaqtut, a collection of thirty-three versions of traditional stories, transcribed and edited from oral recordings of ten Inuit elders from two High Arctic communities, Arctic Bay and Igloolik. He has also adapted several traditional Inuit stories into children's storybooks.