Written by Nadia Sammurtok
Illustrated by Hsulynn Pang
In this lovingly told book, a mother recounts for her son all the things she loves about him, connecting each attribute to an element of the Arctic landscape or Inuit traditional life.
Her son is strong, like a polar bear carrying its cubs across the frozen sea. He is gentle, like a delicate blade of cottongrass. He’s as steadfast as the spark that lights the campfire, and as invigorating as a sip of icy river water. This beautiful narrative of connection and love will warm the hearts of all readers.
Download a digital version of the Inuktitut translation here
This project was funded with the generous support of the Government Of Nunavut.