On a beautiful Arctic morning when Kumak and his family go ice fishing, Kumak hooks what seems like an enormous fish, and the entire village gets involved.
Magic Tree House #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission, #12)
by Mary Pope Osborne
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie arrive on the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure…Jack and Annie are about to find out! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #40, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #12: Eve of the Emperor Penguin....
In the world of Inuit traditional stories, animals and humans are not such different creatures, and animals often have much to teach humans about the world. In The Orphan and the Polar Bear , a little orphan who has been abandoned on the sea ice by a group of cruel hunters is discovered and adopted by a polar bear elder. While living in the bear's village, the orphan learns many lessons about survival and his own place in the world. Retold for contemporary audiences by Inuit storyteller Sakiasi...
Tanna's Lemming
by Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley
“Stories have hearts, just like people. And the heart of this story is true, even if the things said or done have been switched around a bit.” In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Tanna’s Owl, Tanna finds a small, grey lemming, far too cute to turn over to the scientist who has sent the children out to gather lemmings for his research. Instead, Tanna deems Fluffi to be a family member and attempts to raise the lemming in her home. But when the lemming strays from its cozy bed behind the...
What toddler likes getting their diaper changed? In this hilarious rhyming book, a little boy sees his world crumble around him as his mother prepares to change his diaper. But surrounded by a little love and feeling fresh and clean, he realizes that things may not be so terrible after all . . . unless he ever needs his diaper changed again! Fun for babies, toddlers, and parents alike, this humorous book brings to life a scene familiar to all parents.
As Owl swoops down and blocks the entrance to a lemming den, he is sure that he has a tasty meal in the little animal he has cornered. But this lemming is not about to be eaten! This smart little rodent will need to appeal to the boastful owl's sense of pride to get away.
It's Halloween, and Tacky and his penguin friends are setting up a haunted igloo! But with Tacky around, something is bound to go a little wonky! Just when the penguins' halloween is spookier than they could have hoped, things turn a lot less spooky and a lot more scary. Three suspiciously familiar ghosts demand treats! Snacky Tacky has eaten every last one, so who will save the day? Why - Tacky, of course!
Tacky and his fellow penguins on Team Nice Icy Land train hard for the Winter Games, but Tacky's antics make their chances of winning a medal seem slim.
Niitu and Chips are two best friends, one of whom just happens to be a seal. In this collection of comic strips, Niitu and Chips tackle everything from building the perfect fort to video games to how to eat only the marshmallows out of the breakfast cereal without Mom noticing. Witty and heartwarming, these strips illustrate the ups and downs of childhood as seen through the eyes of a creative kid and his seal best buddy. Written in the sweet and silly tradition of Calvin and Hobbs, this collect...
Polar Animals (Animal Worlds (Zero to Ten)) (Animal Verse)
by Jack Prelutsky and Paul Hess
Introduces some of the animals that live in the cold regions of the world in illustrations and brief poems by a variety of authors.
Ukaliq and Kalla Go Summer Camping (Arvaaq Books)
by Neil Christopher
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.