Unwrapping
The Most Amazing Bird
Authored by Michael Kusugak
Illustrated by Andrew Qappik, CM
* Ages: 4-7
* Grade Level: PS-2
* Hardcover: 40 pages
* Publisher: Annick Press
* Pub. Date: Nov. 10, 2020
* Language: English
Unwrapping Some Illustrations for You
The Book
Inuit writer Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak and Inuit illustrator, Andrew Qappik, join forces to birth a beautiful new picture book to enjoy.
Aggataa and her grandmother go for a cold winter walk and she discovers the tulugarguat, the ravens, have not gone south but remain in the cold Arctic. She thinks that these birds are the ugliest birds ever. She says that they look like they have slept in their coats-- coats that don't even fit! Yuk!
As time passes and Spring is on the horizon Aggataa connects with a young raven and her attitude towards the species changes dramatically. A variety of birds make an appearance and she finds herself waiting for the return of her most amazing bird ... her raven.
The illustrations enrich the text and celebrate the heartwarming message that nature is a wonderful gift that we can connect to and relish. I highly recommend this book.
As time passes and Spring is on the horizon Aggataa connects with a young raven and her attitude towards the species changes dramatically. A variety of birds make an appearance and she finds herself waiting for the return of her most amazing bird ... her raven.
The illustrations enrich the text and celebrate the heartwarming message that nature is a wonderful gift that we can connect to and relish. I highly recommend this book.
Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!
Meet the Author
Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak is an Inuk storyteller who grew up in Repulse Bay, NWT (now Naujaat, Nunavut). During his childhood, his family traveled by dog sled, living a traditional Inuit lifestyle. He is the author of many picture books, including Northern Lights: The Soccer Trails, winner of the Ruth Schwartz Award.
He won the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children's Literature in 2008. He lives in Valhalla, Manitoba.
Andrew Qappik, CM has always been inspired by vivid memories of his respected Elders and their stories. He is a member of the Order of Canada and is well-known throughout the Canadian Arctic for his design of the flag for Nunavut, as well as the territory’s coat of arms and official logo. He lives in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.
Inuktitut: ᐊᕐᕚᕐᓗᒃ ᑯᓱᒐᖅ
About the Illustrator
Andrew Qappik, CM has always been inspired by vivid memories of his respected Elders and their stories. He is a member of the Order of Canada and is well-known throughout the Canadian Arctic for his design of the flag for Nunavut, as well as the territory's coat of arms and official logo. He lives in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.
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