The Walrus and the Caribou by Maika Harper
"A lively #ownvoices romp into the power of intention—and the hilarity of trial and error."—Kirkus Reviews When the earth was new, words had the power to breathe life into the world. But when creating animals from breath, sometimes one does not get everything right on the first try! Based on a traditional Inuit story passed forward orally for generations in the South Baffin region of Nunavut, this book shares with young readers the origin of the caribou and the walrus—and tells of how very different these animals looked when they were first conceived."The humorous artwork done for every double-page, full-bleed spread shows the resilient, problem-solving Guk in a variety of poses and emotional states as she tinkers with and refines her creationsBrown, blue, and white landscapes of rock, water, and ice form authentic backgrounds."—★ Booklist, STARRED review
Inuit author Harper's high-spirited version of this Indigenous oral tale will make a delightful addition to both libraries and personal collections...A lively #ownvoices romp into the power of intention—and the hilarity of trial and error."—Kirkus Reviews
Maika Harper is a Canadian actress and model born and raised in the Arctic. She briefly studied classical theatre in the BFA program at the University of Windsor before starring in APTN's hit dramatic comedy Mohawk Girls as Anna. She has also made appearances in Kim’s Convenience as Michaela, and most recently on Burden of Truth as Doreen. Her theatrical debut was as an alternate in Treasure Island at the 2017 Stratford Festival and her film debut was The Education of Fredrick Fritzell which was released 2020. In her spare time, she advocates for mental health awareness and mentors youth in Canada with Youth Fusion. Marcus Cutler is both a children's illustrator and an occasional climber of rocks. He lives in Windsor, Ontario, with his wife and two daughters.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781772272567 |
| ISBN 10 | 1772272566 |
| Title | The Walrus and the Caribou |
| Author | Maika Harper |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Inhabit Media Inc |
| Year published | 2019-11-05 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Best Books for Kids and Teens 2020 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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