The Gift Of The Inuksuk (Tales of the World)

Ulmer, Michael

ISBN 10: 158536214X / ISBN 13: 9781585362141

Published by Sleeping Bear Press, 2004

The item is in good condition and works perfectly, however it is showing some signs of previous ownership which could include: small tears, scuffing, notes, highlighting, gift inscriptions, and library markings. Seller Inventory # 4BQWN8005KBI

Synopsis:

Unique and as beautiful as a snowflake or footprint, an Inuksut (inNUKshuk, ) is one of the stone figures that can be seen dotting the Canadian Arctic region. Many made by ancient hands, the Inuksuit (inNUKsweet) purposes are varied, from earthly uses such as navigation and message centers to those of the spirit, as sites of reverence. Author Mike Ulmer explores the connectedness of all Arctic life in his tale, The Gift of the Inuksuk.To find recipes, games, interactives maps and much more for this title visit www.discovertheworldbooks.com! Author Mike Ulmer keeps an Inuksuk at home--it reminds him of the way the Inuit People of the North live a simple life and consume only what they need. His tale expresses this belief in a warm and simple manner that readers of all ages will appreciate and enjoy. Artist Melanie Rose's charming and lively oil paintings bring great variety and surprising bursts of color to this unique northern story.Mike lives in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with his wife Agnes Bongers and their three daughters: Sadie, Hannah and Madalyn. When he is not learning about Inuksuk, Mike writes a sports column for the Toronto Sun newspaper. Among Mike's books are M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet and H is For Horse: An Equestrian Alphabet. Melanie Rose lives in Mississauga, Canada with her son Liam, and their two cats, Mickey and Meesha. Melanie teamed up with Mike previously on M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet. She has also illustrated Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet and K is for Kick: A Soccer Alphabet. She is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art

Review: "A sports columnist for the Toronto Sun has written a beautiful tale of the Inuit people to explain the creation of the first "Inuksuk," stone figures used for both practical and spiritual purposes. In his story, a young Inuit girl uses stone figures to help lost caribou hunters find their way home."
-- "Buffalo News" (December 2004)

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Gift Of The Inuksuk (Tales of the World)
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: hardcover
Illustrator: Rose, Melanie
Condition: Good