Amiel Sandland

Learn about the southernmost community of Nunavut in this educational picture book.

Did you know that Sanikiluaq, Nunavut is named after a great hunter and leader? Or that it is the most southern community in Nunavut? You can even see wildlife like polar bears, eider ducks, foxes, and more nearby. Discover the many reasons that people in Sanikiluaq love their home in this bilingual picture book.

Reviews
"This book is written in Inuktitut and English, explaining Sanikiluaq, the southernmost community in Nunavut. It describes the history of the community, the animals that live in the area and introduces Inuit food acquisition practices such as whaling, fishing, hunting, and gathering. Cultural activities such as making carvings, baskets, and clothing are also explored. For younger students, the information is helpful for learning about Inuit culture as well as the importance of the Inuit and places before the land was settled and given non-Inuktitut names, such as the Belcher Islands." - Alethea S., Elementary School Teacher, Indigenous Books for Schools

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Dual-language: English and Inuktitut

This book is part of the Community Connections series.

This title is included in the Indigenous Books for Schools database from the Association of Book Publishers of BC as a recommended resource for K to 5 English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. 

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21 pages | 8.00" x 9.00" | Paperback

Big or small, sweet or savoury, with stew or with sprinkles, there are tons of ways to enjoy bannock!

This rhyming book explores a favourite Inuit food, and has some fun along the way. What’s your favourite way to eat bannock?

Try it at home with the included bannock recipe!

Written by Inuk/Dene writer Masiana Kelly, this sweet and simple narrative celebrates this delicious food!

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Additional Information
28 pages | 9.00" x 9.00" | Hardcover

Dans ce livre, les jeunes lecteurs apprendront comment les caribous élèvent leurs petits, où ils vivent, ce qu’ils mangent ainsi que d’autres informations intéressantes comme l’étonnante capacité du caribou à atteindre les 80 kilomètres à l’heure à la course!

Educator & Series Information
La série de livres pédagogiques Animaux illustrés combine des informations fascinantes sur les animaux de l’Arctique, qui s’adressent aux très jeunes lecteurs, avec des illustrations minutieusement détaillées.

This book is available in English: Caribou

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32 Pages | 9" x 6.5" | Hardcover

Nanuraq and Jeela can’t wait to visit their grandmother at her cabin!

The cabin is cozy with the smell of bannock and a qulliq glowing. Grandma explains how she made the qulliq herself! Before long, the kids are pointing out other neat things around the cabin, like wooden dolls, bone toys, and pincushions. The kids learn that Grandma has made all of these items out of found objects.

Through exploring the cabin with their grandmother, the kids learn about the importance of being creative and not being wasteful.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

Includes some Inuktitut words and phrases.

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32 pages | 8.00" x 9.00" | Paperback 

Lucy loves living in Arctic Bay. There are so many things to do in each season! In the winter during "the great darkness," Lucy likes watching the northern lights. She is always excited to welcome the sun back in the spring. In the summer, Lucy can't wait to go blueberry picking, camping, and eat pissi. Follow along with Lucy as she takes readers through the seasons and shares all her favourite things about living in beautiful Arctic Bay.

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Dual-Language: English and Inuktitut. 

This book is part of the Community Connections series.

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29 pages | 9.00" x 8.00" | Paperback 

Learn about the different plants that grow in the Arctic. Despite the cold climate, many plants grow in Nunavut and have important uses. This book provides information about some of these plants, what they look like, how they grow, and how they are used.

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 8 to 10.

This book is part of the Junior Field Guide series. Perfect for learning all about living things in the Arctic! These Junior Field Guides give information and interesting facts about the different animals that live in Nunavut.

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32 pages | 10.00" x 7.50" | Colour illustrations and photographs | Paperback

Aqi and Uka decide to watch a movie after school. But when Sissi joins them, Aqi feels nervous. Aqi is sometimes shy around new people. Uka keeps asking Aqi if she is okay, which starts to make her upset. Uka supports Aqi to make her feel more comfortable. Aqi helps Uka understand that she is shy sometimes, and that's okay.

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

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. This 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 K.

This book is also about the Social-Emotional Literacy series and its subseries Tundra Friends. The Tundra Friends are a delightful cast of anthropomorphic animal characters that each personify a different emotion. Intended for children aged 4 to 8, these books lay the groundwork for good mental health with thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children to identify and regulate their emotions in healthy ways.

Sometimes I Feel Shy helps children understand each other’s differences.

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36 pages | 9.00" x 8.00" | Paperback

Join in on the Sun Celebration in Grise Fiord, Nunavut, in this charming bilingual storybook!

Suupi lives in Grise Fiord, Nunavut. After three months of darkness in her community, the sun is finally about to return. Suupi and her friends can’t focus on their schoolwork. Today they will celebrate the return of the sun! There will be a sliding competition, a school performance, and a community feast. But Suupi is nervous about performing with her class in front of so many people. Will she find a way to overcome her fear?

Written by an author from Grise Fiord, a community in Nunavut where the sun doesn’t rise for nine months, Suupi and the Sun Celebration introduces readers to traditions within this Northern community that commemorate the return of the sun each year.

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Bilingual Inuktitut and English Edition

Themes: Family, Community, Return of the Sun, Celebrations, Singing, Traditional Songs, Throat Singing, Sun Celebration

This book is part of the Community Connections series.

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44 pages | 8.00" x 8.00". Paperback

Sissi and Tuka are good friends, but lately Tuka has noticed some changes in Sissi. She isn't being very nice, and sometimes she hurts Tuka's feelings. How can Tuka find a way to let Sissi know how her behaviour is making him feel?

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. This book is a level 9 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: J.

This book is also part of the Social Emotional Learning Series from Nunavummi. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach school-aged children to identify and regulate their emotions in healthy ways.

Recommended for ages 6 to 8. 

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36 pages | 9.00" x 8.00" | Paperback

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 the French and Inuktitut version of The Big Blizzard.

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9.00" x 8.00" | Paperback

Does your name have a story?

Kukik is named after her great-grandmother. Naullaq’s name honours his uncle. Panigusiq and Tegeapak have stories behind their names, too. Naming is an important practice to Inuit. This book follows four Inuit children as they explain the meanings of their names in simple language for young children to enjoy.

Written by four Inuit children who share their own stories about how they got their names, this bilingual storybook offers a unique look into Inuit traditional naming practices.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Dual-Language: English and Inuktitut

This book teaches children about the important practice of Inuit traditional naming.

Additional Information
34 pages | 10.00" x 8.00" | Paperback

"There are many things I would like to do and see with my friend in Qikiqtarjuaq."

Monica wants to visit her friend Mary in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut. Monica likes to imagine all the fun they will have together there. Monica and Mary will go camping, fish for delicious Arctic char, and see the big icebergs around the community. There will be lots to do when Monica visits Qikiqtarjuaq in this bilingual picture book!

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Dual-Language: English and Inuktitut.

This book is part of the Community Connections series.

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19 pages | 8.00" x 9.00" | Paperback

Tiu-tiu and Taqu love art class! But when Taqu gives Tiu-tiu feedback on her art project, Tiu-tiu seems upset. How can Taqu give feedback in a way that doesn’t hurt her friends?

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8.

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. This 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 L.

This book is also about the Social-Emotional Literacy series and its subseries Tundra Friends. The Tundra Friends are a delightful cast of anthropomorphic animal characters that each personify a different emotion. Intended for children aged 4 to 8, these books lay the groundwork for good mental health with thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children to identify and regulate their emotions in healthy ways.

This story is about Tiu-tiu and Taqu, who learn how to express their opinions in a kind way and receive feedback from friends.

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