Collection Nunavummi
The Nunavummi Reading Series is a unique Nunavut-made levelled reading series that aligns the reading expectations of the Inuit language, English, and French. The reading series corresponds closely to the reading levels and expectations developed by the Department of Education in Nunavut. This approach to literacy provides educators and parents the tools they need to ensure that children are equally challenged and successful in all the languages represented in Nunavut.
For southern educators, this program represents an opportunity to infuse their levelled reading programs with authentic Northern perspectives and knowledge. Canada is a country of cultural, geographic, and linguistic diversity, and the Nunavummi Reading Series helps educators create a literacy program that supports this diversity.
The books in the Nunavummi Reading Series are for readers from Levels 1 (roughly early Kindergarten) to 17 (roughly early Grade 5). These levels build on the reader’s skills as they move progressively from wordless picture books to complex short stories and non-fiction informational books.
Grade ranges are provided merely as a guide and may not reflect the developmental stage of a given individual reader.
Note: These books and more from the Nunavummi Reading Series can also be found in English under "Leveled Readers".
Synopsis:
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.
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24 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"
Synopsis:
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.
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24 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"
Synopsis:
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"
Synopsis:
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.
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24 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"
Synopsis:
Le Nord regorge d’adorables animaux et de leurs bébés! Ce livre simple introduit les enfants aux noms des différents animaux de l’Arctique (comme le boeuf musqué, le harfang des neiges et l’ours polaire) et de leurs petits.
The North is full of adorable animals and their babies! This simple nature book introduces children to the terms for different Arctic animals (including the muskox, snowy owl, and polar bear) and their young.
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. Les animaux et leurs bébés is a Level 6 book in the series.
Recommended for ages 4-6.
This book is also available in English: Adult and Baby Animals
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8 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Apprenez comment les gens demeurent au chaud durant les longs hivers arctiques!
Dans ce livre, des phrases simples décrivent des objets communs à toutes les régions du Canada, comme la parka, et d’autres typiquement nordiques, comme le qulliq (lampe à l’huile traditionnelle).
Learn how people stay warm during the long Arctic winters!
This book uses simple sentences to describe items common throughout Canada, like the parka, and some items that are uniquely Northern, like the qulliq (oil lamp).
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. Les choses qui nous tiennent au chaud is a Level 4 book in the series.
Recommended for ages 3-5.
This resource is also available in English: Things That Keep Us Warm
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8 pages | 7.00" x 7.00"
Synopsis:
Pour tout savoir sur les différents oiseaux que tu peux voir dans le Nord! Ce livre informatif renseigne les enfants sur l’apparence, le comportement et les habitudes alimentaires de différents oiseaux arctiques.
Learn all about the different birds you might see in the North! This non-fiction book teaches children about the appearance, behaviour, and diets of different Arctic birds.
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. Tout sur les oiseaux is a Level 8 book in the series.
Recommended for ages 4-6.
This resource is also available in English: All About Birds
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24 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Apprenez des choses sur quatre espèces de phoques qui vivent dans l’Arctique canadien. Ce livre informatif enseigne aux enfants l’apparence, le comportement et la diète de différentes espèces de phoques arctiques. Il les introduit aussi au concept de la chasse au phoque traditionnelle chez les Inuits, en leur expliquant les usages pratiques de chaque espèce de phoque.
Learn about four kinds of seals that live in the Canadian Arctic. This non-fiction book will teach children about the appearance, behaviours, and diets of different Arctic seal species. It also introduces the concept of traditional Inuit seal hunting, including the practical uses of each type of seal.
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. Tout sur les phoques is a Level 9 book in the series.
Recommended for ages 5-7.
This resource is also available in English: All About Seals
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20 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Joins-toi aux amis Ukaliq et Kalla dans leur aventure de camping! Cette histoire introduit l’enfant à la tradition nordique du camping dans la toundra.
Join best friends Ukaliq and Kalla on a camping adventure! This story introduces children to the Northern tradition of camping on the land.
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. Ukaliq et Kalla vont camper is a Level 7 book in the series.
Recommended for ages 4-6.
This resource is also available in English: Ukaliq and Kalla Go Camping
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16 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Ce livre séquentiel sans mot met en vedette un garçon qui se rend au terrain de jeux, joue dans différents modules et retourne très fatigué à la maison!
This wordless sequence book features a girl going to the playground, trying out all the different equipment and going home very tired!
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. Une randonnée au terrain de jeux is a Level 1 book in the series. It is a wordless picture book.
Recommended for ages 3-5.
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12 pages | 6.00" x 6.00"
Text Content Note: Becuase this book is wordless, it features no Text Content Territory. As the story is told through images, though, the depictions of a child at the playground in the Canadian north would relate to studies of modern Inuit life.
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