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- Micheal Bania creates another tall tale from the far north with her lovable character Kumak (KOO muk) who respects his elders, loves his family, and takes us on his adventures that depict the people, their customs, and their lifestyle, as well as the forces of nature in the Arctic.
- 4-8 Years
- 8.4" x 10.3" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore
- Series Name: Kumak
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About the Book
Micheal Bania creates another tall tale from the far north with her lovable character Kumak (KOO muk) who respects his elders, loves his family, and takes us on his adventures that depict the people, their customs, and their lifestyle, as well as the forces of nature in the Arctic.Book Synopsis
Micheal Bania creates another tall tale from the far north with her lovable character Kumak (KOO muk) who respects his elders, loves his family, and takes us on his adventures that depict the people, their customs, and their lifestyle, as well as the forces of nature in the Arctic.Review Quotes
Kumak's River. Iñupiat villagers cope with a flood in a cheery tale that's not so much "Tall" as it is Wet. Watching the river ice break up after eight frozen months, papa Kumak comments to his family, "As sure as seagulls return in spring, that river will come to visit us today." Indeed it does-as Kumak and his neighbors watch from the roofs of their stilt based homes, the water rises behind a temporary jam to carry away the village's oil drums, fish tubs, net floats and toys, as well as the boat into which Kumak has herded his motley pack of dogs. The river doesn't "visit" long, though, and once the dam breaks up, everyone climbs down to help one another successfully recover their strayed goods and animals. The Alaskan author draws from her own experiences to tell the lightly patterned tale, and she illustrates it with bright watercolor scenes replete with frisky dogs and smiling people (the latter in modern dress). There is some brief drama, but it's less a tale of hardship or survival than a celebration of the season's turn and an authentic glimpse of life in northwestern Alaska. A valuable, loving look at an often overlooked culture. (afterword) (Picture book. 5 7).
About the Author
For almost twenty years, Michael Bania lived above the Arctic Circle. While residing in various Inupiat villages, she actively participated in the local culture and developed an understanding and respect for a distinct way of life. Here she met her husband, raised a family, and taught the children who would become the inspiration for Kumak and his tall tales from the far north. Art and illustration is a big part of Michael's life. She wrote and illustrated her first children's book at age six. Today she maintains her studio in Southeast Alaska.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 10.3 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Series Title: Kumak
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Bania
Language: English
Street Date: September 15, 2012
TCIN: 91479963
UPC: 9780882408866
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-5091
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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