An Inuksuk Means Welcome

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Publication Year:
2015

ISBN-13: 9781771472234

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.<br>



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The words and their definitions give a sense of the traditions and customs of Inuit life in the Arctic: <i>nanuq</i> is the powerful polar bear of the north; <i>kamik</i> is a warm seal- and caribou-skin boot; and <i>siku</i> 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.<br>



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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.

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