It's Time for Berries! - by Ceporah Mearns & Jeremy Debicki (Hardcover)

About the Book

Celebrating the traditional practise of gathering Arctic berries and other Inuit traditional land uses, this cute story of determination and enjoying the outdoors is perfect for grandkids to share with their grandparents.

Book Synopsis

Two sisters have waited all spring and summer to pick berries with their ningiuq, their grandmother. They've gone fishing, dug for clams, and by the time late summer arrives, it's finally time for berries!

Ninguiq and the girls head out to pick berries, rain or shine--nothing will stop Ningiuq! Through driving rain and early autumn snow the girls and Ningiuq pick as many sweet berries as their buckets can hold. The hard work is all worth it to enjoy the delicious treats Ninguiq creates with her berries.

Review Quotes

The authors share a wholesome look at a contemporary Inuit family participating in traditional activities. . .The simple, descriptive language keeps the story flowing, while embedded Inuit words are explained in the glossary. The colourful illustrations provide a detailed glimpse into traditional food-gathering activities and the land and plant life through spring, summer, and fall. This resource supports Social Studies and Science learning, seasons, connection to land, family, and the Far North.

About the Author

Ceporah Mearns is from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, but calls Iqaluit, Nunavut home. She lives there with her husband and their children, Siasi and Siloah. Together, they enjoy cooking family dinners, visiting friends and family, going sliding, and spending time at their cabin.

Jeremy Debicki is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, but calls Iqaluit, Nunavut, his home. He lives there with his wife and their children, Siasi and Siloah. They enjoy cooking family dinners, visiting friends and family, going sliding, and spending time at their cabin. Jeremy is the co-author of the bestselling picture book It's Time for Bed.

Tindur Peturs is an animator and illustrator, born and raised in Iceland, who moved to Canada to study animation and Canadian culture. They have a love for nature, animals, and the power of storytelling.