Amanda Sandland

Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal.

In this book, kids will learn how caribou raise their babies, where they live, what they eat, and other interesting information, like how fast caribou can run—up to 50 miles per hour!

Reviews
"Animals Illustrated is a significant series for young animal lovers who are interested in reading for themselves about the animals of the Arctic" - CanLit for Little Canadians

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the non-fiction Animals Illustrated series, which mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains firsthand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal.

Recommended Ages: 5-7

Available in French: Caribou (French)

Additional Information
28 pages | 6.75" x 9.25"

Find out how to build an iglu!

In this book, Grandpa explains to his grandchild how we make iglus today, how and why they were made traditionally, and stories about iglus.

Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 11 book in the series. 

Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is O.

Curriculum Connection: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; Environmental Awareness; History; Heritage.

Recommended for ages 5-7.

Additional Information 
32 pages | 9.00" x 7.00"

We use water for a lot of things.

This book describes the different ways people use water in the Arctic.

Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 7 book in the series. 

Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is C.

Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Indigenous perspectives

Recommended for ages 5-7.

Additional Information 
16 pages | 8.00" x 6.00"

Discover a world of creepy-crawly insects!

Meet the tiny creatures in the air, water, and soil all around you!

The North is full of little creatures that skitter, swim, and fly. This nature book introduces children to insects, spiders, and other Arctic bugs, what they are, their body parts, their habits, and their habitats.

Educator Information
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic. Insects of the Arctic: What Is an Insect is a Level 8-11 book in the series.

Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. Insects of the Arctic: What Is an Insect F&P Level is K.

Recommended for ages 5-7.

Additional Information
32 pages | 7.00" x 9.00"

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.

Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 16 book in the series. 

Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is V.

Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous Perspectives; Roles and responsibilities; History; Heritage.

Recommended for ages 8-10.

Additional Information 
40 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"

What are some jobs people have in the North?

This book features different jobs people have in Nunavut, such as a hunter and a teacher.

Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 3 book in the series. 

Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is LB.

Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Indigenous perspectives; Community engagement

Recommended for ages 3-6.

Additional Information 
12 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"

As Owl swoops down and blocks the entrance to a lemming den, he is sure that he has a tasty meal in the little animal he has cornered. But this lemming is not about to be eaten! This smart little rodent will need to appeal to the boastful owl's sense of pride to get away.

This fun and cheeky tale is accompanied by full-colour still photographs of illustrated characters on a hand-built set.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 5 to 7.

This book is also available in English: The Owl and the Lemming

Additional Information
32 pages | 9.00" x 7.00" | Colour illustrations | Paperback

When her friends won’t share their toys, Snow Bunting becomes very angry! How can she deal with her anger?

Lemming is calm and patient with Snow Bunting, and lets her talk about her feelings to help her see her anger from a different perspective.

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the Nunavummi Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Emotional Literacy Series. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children to identify and regulate their emotions in healthy ways. The delightful cast of anthropomorphic animal characters each personifies a different emotion.

This is the French version of Sometimes I Feel Angry.

Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

Additional Information
24 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"

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 type of person Siksik’s new sibling will grow up to be!

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the Nunavummi Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Emotional Literacy Series. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children to identify and regulate their emotions in healthy ways. The delightful cast of anthropomorphic animal characters each personifies a different emotion.

This is the French version of Sometimes I Feel Jealous.

Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

Additional Information
24 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"

Ptarmigan feels sad and lonely. She just moved to a new community and doesn’t have any friends yet.

Follow along as Walrus helps Ptarmigan see how she can be a little less lonely, and see how Walrus and Ptarmigan become good friends in the process!

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the Nunavummi Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Emotional Literacy Series. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children to identify and regulate their emotions in healthy ways. The delightful cast of anthropomorphic animal characters each personifies a different emotion.

This resource is also available in English: Sometimes I Feel Lonely.

Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

Additional Information
24 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"

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

Educator & Series Information
This book is part of the Nunavummi Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Emotional Literacy Series. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children to identify and regulate their emotions in healthy ways. The delightful cast of anthropomorphic animal characters each personifies a different emotion.

This resource is also available in English: Sometimes I Feel Sad.

Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

Additional Information
24 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"

Who is in your family?

This book introduces children to the names of people in a family. Colourful illustrations guide children to practise reading the single word on each page.

Educator & Series Information 
This book helps children to practise terms for different family members.  It helps children build vocabulary and literacy skills.

This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 3 book in the series. 

Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is LB.

Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives

Recommended for ages 3-6.

Additional Information 
12 pages | 7.00" x 7.00"

What is in your community?

This book features the names of different places in a Northern community, such as the church and the school.

Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 3 book in the series. 

Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is LB.

Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Indigenous perspectives; Community engagement

Recommended for ages 3-6.

Additional Information 
12 pages | 7.00" x 9.00"

Niaqualuk and Haugaaq live in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. There is a big blizzard coming! Haugaaq wishes she could play outside more, but Niaqualuk is excited about playing inside. See what fun things the sisters do all day as the blizzard howls outside.

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

This book is part of the Community Storybooks series. These books tell fun and engaging stories that take place in different communities across Nunavut. Each book was written by an author from the community and has been carefully reviewed for authenticity.

Dual-language/Bilingual: Inuktitut and English

This book is available in Inuktitut and French here!

Additional Information
36 pages | 9.00" x 8.00" | Hardcover

As Owl swoops down and blocks the entrance to a lemming den, he is sure that he has a tasty meal in the little animal he has cornered. But this lemming is not about to be eaten! This smart little rodent will need to appeal to the boastful owl's sense of pride to get away. This fun and cheeky tale is accompanied by full-colour still photographs of custom-built characters on a hand-built set.

Educator Information
This book is available in French: Le hibou et le lemming

Additional Information
36 pages | 9.00" x 7.00" | Paperback