Lenny Lishchenko
Lenny Lishchenko is not a boy. She is an illustrator, graphic designer, and comic maker, who will never give up the chance to draw a good birch tree. Ukrainianborn and Canadian raised, she’s interested in telling stories that people remember years later, in the early mornings where everything is quiet and still. She’s worked with clients such as Lenny Letter, Power Athletics Ltd. Alberta Venture, and Rubicon Publishing, and is based out of Mississauga, Ontario.
Kids Books (6)
Synopsis:
Do you know what polar bears like to do?
This book features fun illustrations that show what Arctic animals like to do.
Educator & Series Information
Bilingual: English and Inuktitut
This is an Arvaaq Book. Books in this series are intended for infants and very young children and are designed to help children develop physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills.
Additional Information
16 pages | 8.50" x 8.50"
Synopsis:
I have a lot of things!
This book describes items a child in Nunavut might have.
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 5 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 A.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Indigenous perspectives; Identity
Recommended for ages 5-7.
Additional Information
12 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Miali loves spending time with her anaanatsiaq!
Anaanatsiaq has lots of stories to share about her past. Miali loves listening to Anaanatsiaq’s stories and learning about what life was like long ago.
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 12 book in the series.
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. F&P Level of this book: O.
Curriculum Connections: Language and Literacy; Diversity; Indigenous Perspectives; History and Heritage.
Recommended for ages 7 to 9.
Additional Information
24 pages | 7.00" x 9.00"
There is a lot to see in Nunavut!
This book explores different parts of the Arctic landscape, such as a river and a shoreline.
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 5 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 A.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; Environmental awareness
Recommended for ages 5-7.
Additional Information
12 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
As they await the birth of a new foal, a man teaches his grandchild about the Ojibwe Horses that used to roam the forests of northwestern Ontario. The horses once ran wild and free, but when Grandfather was a boy, they almost disappeared. Now he is the caretaker of his own small herd, keeping the breed alive for future generations and teaching his grandchild about the loving bond between human and animals.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.
Translated by Kelvin Morrison.
This is the dual-language version of Runs with the Stars.
Subjects: Character Education; Family & Friendship; History & Social Studies; Canadian History; First Nations & Indigenous Peoples; Science; Environmentalism; Conservation and stewardship; Reflecting Diversity
Additional Information
32 pages | 8.50" x 11.00" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
When Willy's friend Sid comes to visit, he brings Willy a surprise—a new pup! Willy's new pup is strong and fast, but he needs a lot of training before he can become the new lead dog. When Willy finally decides his new pup is ready for his first hunting trip, something happens that puts the dog's strength and bravery to the test. Based on true events, this story from Labrador shows the powerful bond between a dog team driver and his lead dog.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 7 to 9.
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. Willy's New Pup is a Level 13 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 Connections: Diversity and Indigenous Perspectives. Willy's New Pup exposes children to Inuit traditions and ways of life.
This story is based on true events that occurred to the author's father.
Additional Information
52 pages | 8.00" x 9.00" | Hardcover | Colour illustrations
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