It's Time to Lend a Hand

Synopsis:

Siasi is always reminded by her parents to help others. 

In Inuit traditional values, helping others keeps the community strong and healthy.

Whether it’s helping her father with the fishing nets, making sure her little sister stays safe on her bike, or just helping to keep the house clean and tidy, Siasi learns that helping others can be fun and also feels pretty good inside!

Reviews
"Inuk author Ceporah Mearns and her husband, Jeremy Debicki, have crafted a heartwarming story about an Inuit family that highlights the importance and value of helping others. In their family home, young Siasi is often asked by her Anaana (mother) and Ataata (father) to help with various tasks. Though she usually responds with, “Do I have to?”, she follows through—and soon discovers the joy and appreciation that come from lending a hand. The story beautifully weaves in the Inuit concept of pijitsirniq—the act of helping others—delivering a meaningful message about how small acts of kindness can uplift both the giver and the receiver." - Debra H., Elementary School Teacher, Indigenous Books for Schools

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

Includes some Inuktitut words. A glossary and pronunciation guide are included in the back matter. 

Themes: Pijitsirniq (helping others); Community; Family; Relationships; Respect; Kindness

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 3 for the following subjects: Career Education, Physical and Health Education, and Social Studies.

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