Bøger af Neil Christopher

¿Long ago, there lived great giants in the Arctic.¿But where did they go? Learn all about the famous giants of the North, including Inukpasuksuk, Nuvuja, and others. Why do winds from the south bring warm weather? What happens when the giant in the sky gets upset? The Great Giants of the Arctic answers these questions and more using simple language for young readers to enjoy.This stunningly illustrated bilingual picture book serves as an early-level introduction to the rich, mysterious world of Inuit mythology. Adapted by author and linguist Jaypeetee Arnakak with the intention of teaching Inuktitut as as a second language, The Great Giants of the Arctic can be enjoyed by Inuktitut language learners and curious young readers alike.Discover other traditional stories in our collection! The Story of the Lemming and the Owl, The Story of the Loon and the Raven, and The Story of the Fox and the Wolf are all available.

This collection of traditional Inuit stories is told through the artwork of acclaimed Inuk artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok).

This definitive collection of Inuit legends is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition.

This pan-Arctic Inuit legend, which tells the story of a friendly giant, is lightheartedly retold, featuring sweeping illustrations.

Featured on Anaana's Tent on APTN!What do Mia and her monster friends wear to stay warm?Watch as Mia and the monsters get ready to play outside in the snow.

Featured on Anaana's Tent!Siku and Kamik are good dogs. They want to go to school just like you!With this fun book, children will be encouraged to follow a simple story with the help of supportive illustrations.

Ukaliq and Kalla are going camping! Can you help find things for their trip?In this search-and-find book, children are encouraged to find objects hidden in different scenes.

What does it mean to be a good friend?Uka is excited for his biking trip with Sissi. When Sissi accidentally forgets their plans, Uka is upset. See how Uka learns about forgiveness and other qualities that make a good friend.

Can you help Ukaliq and Kalla find things on their camping trip?In this search-and-Find book, children are encouraged to find objects hidden in different scenes.

Let¿s make sounds!In this interactive book, children can play along with Mia and her monster friends, making the sounds each character demonstrates in the book.

Let¿s move our bodies!In this interactive book, children can play along with Mia and her monster friends, trying out the movements shown in the book.

Follow the orphan on another adventure!After saving the children at his camp from an ogress, the orphan goes in search of a home. But he meets some scary creatures along the way!

Experience the exciting world of arctic giants through traditional tales from around Nunavut.

Discover this gigantic Northern tale.This book introduces children to a traditional Inuit legend. Learn how the great giant Inukpak adopted a human hunter as his son.

Mia is hoping to spend time with her monster friends, but they are being difficult and don¿t want to share!Follow along with Mia as she tries to bring her monster friends together to teach them about the importance of sharing.

This story follows the adventures of Ava who is left to fend for himself, until he stumbles upon a group of dwarves who show him how it feels to have a home of his own.

Mia and the Monsters are back and this time they're finding shapes in the arctic landscape!

Another installment in a series of stories about the Orphan, this time telling as he encounters a friendly giant.

An adorable story about teamwork and community building with Mia and her monster friends!

This revised edition, originally published as Stories of the Amautalik, shares two spinetingling tales of the dreaded ogress of the tundra, a creature that carries away unsuspecting children on her back! New illustration in this edition bring the amautalik to life in even greater, creepier detail than the original. Revised text and additional content make this new edition a must-buy for young readers who are intrigued with the dark and dreaded beings of Inuit mythology!

"This revised, expanded edition--originally published as Stories of the Amautalik--shares two ... tales of the dreaded ogress of the tundra, a creature that carries away unsuspecting children on her back. New illustrations in this edition bring the Amautalik to life in even greater, creepier detail than the original"--

Let yourself be drawn into the dark world of the shape-shifters, ogresses, trolls, and demons of the Canadian Arctic.

Kappianaqtut provides readers with an in-depth academic examination of two mythological creatures from Inuit mythology.

This book introduces kids to all the creepy, spooky, and downright scary creatures told about in Inuit traditional myths.

Kudlu's children will not go to sleep until he tells them a story of long ago, of giants, animals disguised as humans, little people the size of lemmings, and all of the other wonderful things that existed way back then.

Inukpak the giant wanders the regions of the Arctic until he discovers a small hunter. Being lonely, he adopts the hunter who rides around on his shoulders and participates in many wild adventures.