My Arctic 1,2,3

(Paperback)

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Whether youre a returning guest or a first-time visitor, enter My Arctic 1, 2, 3 and explore Michael Kusugaks world of animals and adventure in the Arctic Circle. On each two-page spread, discover counting and creatures, and learn whos predator and whos 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 Krykorkas 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, its no surprise My Arctic 1, 2, 3 has become a book for families to share, cherish, and count on.

Reviews

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.

Author Bio

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.