No. of pages 32
Published: 2019
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This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, 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.
A perfect gift for new parents.
This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Best Bedtime Book category by the Huffington Post Book Awards. It was recognised in the Outstanding International Books Selection category by the United States Board on Books for Young People. It also was recognised by the Td Summer Reading Club Top Summer Read. It was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Wordcraft Circle Award.
This book has been graded for interest at 0-3 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2019 by Inhabit Media Inc .
Alexandria Neonakis lives in Santa Monica, California with her boyfriend and two cats. She was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, an eastern maritime province where she spent most of her time outdoors in the beautiful coastal Atlantic and forest landscapes. Her main goal is to create images that have strong emotional impact. She pulls inspiration from childhood memories, nature, animated films, and classic illustration, and tries to combine character with lighting, strong color direction, and staging to help sell a moment. She spends most of her free time painting, visiting museums, and hiking the amazing parks of southern California. 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.
Animals in fiction
Canada in fiction
Bedtime And Dreams in fiction
Nature in fiction
Polar Region in fiction
Native Canadians in fiction
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Wordcraft Circle Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Wordcraft Circle Award.
Td Summer Reading Club Top Summer Read
This book was recognised by the Td Summer Reading Club Top Summer Read.
Huffington Post Book Awards
This book was recognised in the Best Bedtime Book category by the Huffington Post Book Awards.
United States Board on Books For Young People
This book was recognised in the Outstanding International Books Selection category by the United States Board on Books for Young People.
Outstanding Book For United States Board on Books For Young People
This book was recognised by the Outstanding Book for United States Board on Books for Young People.