My Arctic 1,2,3 - by Michael Kusugak (Paperback)

About the Book

Acclaimed Inuit storyteller Michael Kusugak intoduces beginning readers to his Artic landscape, animals and people, through stories of his life in Repulse Bay. In this counting format--each layout bordered with full-color art--the author shares a story based on his personal life.

Book Synopsis

Whether you're a returning guest or a first-time visitor, enter My Arctic 1, 2, 3 and explore Michael Kusugak's world of animals and adventure in the Arctic Circle. On each two-page spread, discover counting and creatures, and learn who's predator and who's prey. Witness five Arctic foxes hunting six furry siksiks. Then watch seven fishermen catch eight Arctic char. Numbers explored include 1 to 10, 20, 100 and even 1,000,000 (millions of berries ripen in the fall). Each scene, rendered in Vladyana Krykorka's breathtaking paintings, is awash in Arctic colors and includes the depicted number in English and Inuktitut. For those wanting more Inuit info, a special end section by Arctic-native Kusugak recounts his experiences living in the north along side the animals featured in the book. With Arctic animals and number fun, it's no surprise My Arctic 1, 2, 3 has become a book for families to share, cherish, and count on.

Review Quotes

A fascinating tale... The book is well thought out, colourful and imaginative, giving us a glimpse of life in the vast Arctic. Recommended.--Naomi Gerrard, reviewer for Amelia Frances Howard-"Children's Materials, Vol. 3, No. 2" (09/20/1996)

Emerging readers will appreciate the easy-to-read, large print...A unique addition for libraries, particularly those building multicultural or Arctic-region collections.

About the Author

Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak is the author of several books for children, including the collaboration with Robert Munsch "A Promise is a Promise" and the award-winning "Northern Lights." He lives in Rankin Inlet in northern Canada, where he writes full time.

Vladyana Krykorka is a celebrated illustrator of more than 30 books for children. Born and raised in Prague, she now lives in Toronto, Ontario.