Description:
"Long ago, there lived great giants in the Arctic."
But where did they go? Learn all about the famous giants of the North, including Inukpasuksuk, Nuvuja, and others. Why do winds from the south bring warm weather? What happens when the giant in the sky gets upset? The Great Giants of the Arctic answers these questions and more using simple language for young readers to enjoy.
This stunningly illustrated bilingual picture book serves as an early-level introduction to the rich, mysterious world of Inuit mythology. Adapted by author and linguist Jaypeetee Arnakak with the intention of teaching Inuktitut as a second language, The Great Giants of the Arctic can be enjoyed by Inuktitut language learners and curious young readers alike.
Discover other traditional stories in our collection! The Story of the Lemming and the Owl, The Story of the Loon and the Raven, and The Story of the Fox and the Wolf are all available.
Brief description:
Jaypeetee Arnakak is a linguist, translator, and educator. He spent many years as a policy analyst specializing in Inuit culture, language, and education issues. He is the editor of Unikkaaqtuat Qikiqtaninngaaqtut, a collection of thirty-three versions of traditional stories, transcribed and edited from oral recordings of ten Inuit Elders from two High Arctic communities, Arctic Bay and Igloolik. He has also adapted several traditional Inuit stories into children's storybooks.
Review Quotes:
This adaptation allows young audiences, who are not Inuit, to experience this Story of the Inuit, providing them with a window into the rich cultural heritage and storytelling Traditions. Through this collaboration, Arnakak and Christopher not only preserve and honour these Traditional Stories but also make them accessible and engaging for a broader audience, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of Inuit culture.
-- "Debra H., Elementary School Teacher, Indigenous Books for Schools"