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2) Mamaqtuq!
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"One beautiful spring morning, a group of friends go seal hunting so they can make a delicious stew. Hungry and tired, they begin to think they'll have to give up ... until they finally spot a seal! This charmingly illustrated book brings to life a popular song by the one-of-a-kind band The Jerry Cans."--
4) Let's count!
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Let's count and sing in Inuktitut! Based on a children's song by popular Nunavut band The Jerry Cans, this song book helps children practise counting to five.
6) Animals
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Let's sing about Arctic animals! Based on a children's song by popular Nunavut band The Jerry Cans, this song book teaches the names of different Arctic animals and the country food made from them.
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"There are so many insects to discover in the North! Join Meeka, a little entomologist, as she explores the tundra to find all sorts of bugs, from polaris bees to Arctic blue butterflies and everything in between. What flying, buzzing, crawling creatures will she discover next?"--
10) Arctic animals
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What does polar bear fur feel like? This sensory book features illustrations of familiar animals found in the North, such as the caribou, polar bear, and ermine, and includes soft-fur-like fabric for chidlren to touch and explore.
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Kyle lives in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. He is excited for the miniature boat race on Williamson Lake!. As Kyle gets ready to go to the race, the chain falls of his bike. Kyle hopes his ataata can fix it when he comes home. He knows his ataata can fix a lot of things, but will he be able to fix Kyle's bike?
12) Piqsirjuaqtuq
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"Niaqualuk and Haugaaq live in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. There is a big blizzard coming! Haugaaq wishes she could play outside more, but Niaqualuk is excited about playing inside! See what fun things the sisters do all day as the blizzard howls outside."--
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Uqi lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut. She loves watching her anaanatsiaq sew. Her anaanatsiaq can create the most beautiful things! Uqi likes to design her own creations as her anaanatsiaq sews. One day, Uqi's anaanatsiaq discovers one of Uqi's designs and plans a special surprise for her.
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"Wolf wants to know how Fox catches so many fish. Fox thinks Wolf is trying to play a trick on him. Wolf claims he will catch many more fish than Fox ever could. Can Fox teach Wolf a lesson about being boastful and greedy? Discover this engaging retelling of an Inuit traditional story, which has been simplified for young readers to enjoy."--
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"Jayden lives in Arviat, Nunavut. He is excited for the Sila Rainbow Dance Competition! Jayden's older brother and sister are working hard to plan their dance routine for the competition. Jayden wishes he could join in on the fun. How will he help his siblings prepare for their performance?"--
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"An owl swoops down to eat the lemming for a snack. But the lemming is smart and has a plan to trick the boastful owl. How will the lemming escape into his den? Find out in this well-known Inuit traditional story that has been simplified for young readers to enjoy."--
Ukpigjuaq upaluigiaraluaqpuq avinngarmik nirijumalluniuk. Kisianili avinngaq isumaliuqsaraippuq silairrisijumaliqpurlu ukpigjuaq imminik pikkugijuq qaujigamiuk. Qanukiarngai avinngaq...
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"Nanuq is so excited when she finds out she is going to be a big sister! She thinks about all the fun things she will do with her new sibling. But when her baby brother is born, he cries all the time. Her parents are so busy with the baby, they don't have time for her anymore. Nanuq feels lonely. Is this really what being a big sister is like? See how Nanuq's friends help her understand that there are good things about being a big sister, too."--
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"Halloween is almost here! Elijah is excited to go trick-or-treating in his community of Arviat, Nunavut. His anaana even made him a special superhero costume. But just before Halloween, a polar bear is spotted near town. It is not safe to go trick-or-treating. Will Elijah ever get the chance to show off his super costume?"--
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The northern lights shine, women gather to eat raw caribou meat and everyone could be family in this ode to small-town life in Nunavut, written in English and Inuktitut. Sisters Angnakuluk Friesen and Ippiksaut Friesen collaborate on this story about what it's like to grow up in an Inuit community in Nunavut. Every line about the hometown in this book will have readers thinking about what makes their own hometowns unique. With strong social studies...