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Sweetest Kulu  Cover Image Book Book

Sweetest Kulu / by Celina Kalluk ; illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis.

Kalluk, Celina. (Author). Neonakis, Alexandria. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little "Kulu," an Inuktitut term of endearment often bestowed upon babies and young children, this visually stunning book is infused with the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 177227111X (bo.)
  • ISBN: 9781772271119 (bo.)
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
  • Publisher: Iqaluit, Nunavut : Inhabit Media, [2014]

Content descriptions

Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 9.95
Subject: Inuit infants > Juvenile fiction.
Inuit mothers > Juvenile fiction.
Tundra animals > Juvenile fiction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lakeshore Branch BB Kallu 31681020097077 BOARDBOOK Available -

Celina Kalluk was born and raised in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Zipporah Kalluk and Leonard Thibodeau. Celina has two brothers and five sisters, one sister-niece, and many more beautiful nieces and nephews. She also has four daughters of her own, Jazlin, Aulaja, Saima, and Ramata. She dedicates this book to all the mothers and fathers of this earth and to our wonderful children. Celina is also a visual artist and has illustrated several book covers and other literacy materials. Currently, she is the Inuktitut Language Specialist and Cultural Arts teacher for grades seven through twelve at Qarmartalik School in Resolute Bay. Sweetest Kulu is her first book for children.Alexandria Neonakis is an illustrator and designer from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She currently lives with her cat, “Kitty,” in Santa Monica, California.


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