An Inuksuk means welcome
Readers learn seven words from the Inukitut language whose first letters together spell INUKSUK.
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- ISBN: 1771471379
- ISBN: 9781771471374
- Physical Description 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
- Publisher Toronto, ON : Owlkids Books Inc., [2015]
- Copyright ©2015
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Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 18.95 |
Language Note: | Text in Inuktitut language and English. |
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An Inuksuk Means Welcome
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Summary
An Inuksuk Means Welcome
An inuksuk is a stone landmark that different peoples of the Arctic region build to leave a symbolic message. Inuksuit (the plural of inuksuk) can point the way, express joy, or simply say: welcome. A central image in Inuit culture, the inuksuk frames this picture book as an acrostic: readers will learn seven words from the Inuktitut language whose first letters together spell INUKSUK. Each word is presented in English and in Inuktitut characters, with phonetic pronunciation guides provided. The words and their definitions give a sense of the traditions and customs of Inuit life in the Arctic: nanuq is the powerful polar bear of the north; kamik is a warm seal- and caribou-skin boot; and siku is sea ice. Stunning paintings with deep color and rich texture evoke a powerful sense of place and show great respect for the Acrtic's indigenous people. Extra informational text features include an introductory note about the significance of inuksuit in Inuit culture and a nonfiction page that profiles seven different types of inuksuit.