Sigmundur Thorgeirsson

Sigmundur Thorgeirsson is an Icelandic illustrator living in Toronto. He studied Drawing at ihe Reykjavik School of Visual Arts in Iceland and then illustration with an emphasis on Entertainment at Laguna College of Art and Design in California, USA. When not illustrating books he can be found making indie games and picking up his dog's poop.

Authentic Canadian Content
Berry Picking in the Fall (English/Inuktitut)
$13.95
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Format: Paperback
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; Inuit;
Grade Levels: Preschool; Kindergarten;
ISBN / Barcode: 9780228701682

Synopsis:

Let’s go berry picking!

Follow a family as they go berry picking on a fall day in Nunavut.

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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. 

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16 pages | 18.50" x 18.50"

Authentic Canadian Content
Authentic Indigenous Text
Inuit Games - Nunavummi Reading Series
$18.95
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Format: Hardcover
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; Inuit;
Grade Levels: 1; 2; 3;
ISBN / Barcode: 9780228702870

Synopsis:

Inuit games have been played as long as anyone can remember!

Learn all about Inuit games and why they are important for staying healthy and strong for life 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 11 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: L.

Curriculum Connections: Language and Literacy; Diversity; Indigenous Perspectives; History and Heritage.

Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

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24 pages | 10.30" x 8.50"

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Jobs in My Family - Nunavummi Reading Series
$7.95
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Format: Paperback
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; Inuit;
Grade Levels: Kindergarten; 1; 2;
ISBN / Barcode: 9780228702535

Synopsis:

What do your family members do?

This book describes the jobs of different members of a child’s family.

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 6 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 B.

Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; Roles and responsibilities; Community engagement

Recommended for ages 5-7.

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12 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"

Authentic Canadian Content
Mia and the Monsters Search for Colours (English/Inuktitut) (BB)
$14.95
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Format: Board Book
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; Inuit;
Grade Levels: Preschool; Kindergarten;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781774502426

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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.

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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.

Recommended Ages: 3 - 5

Dual-Language: English and Inuktitut

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16 pages | 8.50" x 8.50" | Boardbook

 

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Mia and the Monsters Staying Warm in the Winter (English/Inuktitut)
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Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; Inuit;
Grade Levels: Preschool;
ISBN / Barcode: 9780228701699

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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.

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. 

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16 pages | 8.50" x 8.50"

Authentic Canadian Content
Authentic Indigenous Text
The Shaman Who Became Many Animals
$22.95
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Format: Hardcover
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; Inuit;
Grade Levels: Preschool; Kindergarten; 1;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781774506592

Synopsis:

How did Inuit come to know so much about Arctic animals? Follow a shaman as he is reborn as a polar bear, a ringed seal, and more to learn about what each animal teaches him. Through simplified text and engaging illustrations, young readers are sure to enjoy this adaptation of a traditional story.

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 a second language, The Shaman Who Became Many Animals can be enjoyed by Inuktitut language learners and curious young readers alike.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 6.

Dual-language format: English and Inuktitut.

This is a traditional story told in a simple way for young readers.

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36 pages | 8.50" x 8.50" | Hardcover

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