Lenny Lishchenko – illustratör

It’s a beautiful summer day in Kugluktuk, Nunavut. How will Angut spend his day?Join Angut as he bikes through his community, plays with his friend Papak, and spends time with his family.

"The far north has never felt so deliciously warm." — ★Kirkus Reviews"Readers will carry this gorgeous book close to their hearts."— ★School Library Journal"Just right for bedtime, it's an intimate tale that celebrates simple warmth and comfort."—Publishers WeeklyNadia Sammurtok lovingly invites the reader into the amautik—the pouch in the back of a mother’s parka used to carry a child—to experience everything through the eyes of the baby nestled inside, from the cloudlike softness of the pouch to the glistening sound of Anaana’s laughter. Sweet and soothing, this book offers a unique perspective that will charm readers of all ages.

Starred reviews from Kirkus, SLJ, and The Horn Book Magazine!Nadia Sammurtok lovingly invites the reader into the amautik—the pouch in the back of a mother’s parka used to carry a child—to experience everything through the eyes of the baby nestled inside, from the cloudlike softness of the pouch to the glistening sound of Anaana’s laughter. Sweet and soothing, this book offers a unique perspective that will charm readers of all ages.

"Spare and beautiful."—★ KirkusIn very early times, there was no night or day and words spoken by chance could become real. When a hare and a fox meet and express their longing for light and darkness, their words are too powerful to be denied. Passed orally from storyteller to storyteller for hundreds of years, this beautifully illustrated story weaves together elements of an origin story and a traditional animal tale, giving young readers a window into Inuit mythology.

What do you do with your family? This book shows different activities a child does with each family member.

From lemmings to polar bears, there are a lot of different types of land mammals living in Nunavut. This non-fiction science book provides information about what the mammals look like, where they live, what they eat, and other interesting facts about them, along with colourful illustrations and photographs

For dog lovers and for fans of Harry Okpik, Determined Musher!A true story based on events that occurred to the author's father.This story was meticulously reviewed by a Northern team to ensure authenticity in reflecting the life of sled dogs in Labrador.End pages include an Inuktitut glossary and archival photos.Author Sherry Blake is an Inuk throat singer who performs with the group The Blake Sisters. She grew up in Rigolet, Newfoundland, and now lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland.Story takes place in Labrador, Newfoundland which makes this title unique on our list since most of our stories are from regions in Nunavut.

What do you like to eat?This illustrated book features different foods people eat in the Arctic.

What colour is this?This book describes the colours of different objects that are common in Nunavut.

There is a lot to see in Nunavut!This book explores different parts of the Arctic landscape, such as a river and a shoreline.

I have a lot of things!This book describes items a child in Nunavut might have.

Which animal is biggest?This book helps children practise comparison words by describing big and small animals of the Arctic.

Let’s count the animals we saw on the land.This fun illustrated book helps children learn the names of animals and practise simple addition.

Talittuq is excited to start his first day of grade two. He is looking forward to the new school year, but as he meets his friends again for the first time after summer vacation, he notices that a lot of his friends' families are very different from his own. Some have one mom and one dad, and some have only a mom. Some kids live with their grandparents. Some live with two dads or two moms. As Talittuq hears about all the fun his friends have had with their families, he learns that families come in many different shapes and sizes, and what holds them all together is love!

You can see a lot of things on the Arctic shoreline!This illustrated book describes interesting items that can be found along the Arctic shoreline.

Miali loves spending time with her anaanatsiaq!Anaanatsiaq has lots of stories to share about her past. Miali loves listening to Anaanatsiaq’s stories and learning about what life was like long ago.