The Giant Bear

One of the most terrifying creatures to be found in traditional Inuit stories is the nanurluk, a massive bear the size of an iceberg that lives under the sea ice. Its monstrous size and ice-covered fur make it an almost impenetrable foe. Jose Angutinngurniq, a gifted storyteller and respected elder from Kugaaruk, Nunavut, brings to life a story of the great nanurluk that has been told in the Kugaaruk region for generations.

Written by Jose Angutinngurniq | Illustrated by Eva Widermann

Paperback (English) | ISBN: 978-1-77227-271-0 | $10.95 | 8″x10″ | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Ages 6-8 | F&P Level P |

Paperback (Inuktitut) | ISBN: 978-1-927095-07-2 | $13.95 | 8″x10″ | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Ages 6-8 | F&P Level P |

Paperback (Inuinnaqtun – Copper Inuit Edition) | ISBN: 978-1-927095-25-6 | $13.95 | 8″x10″ | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Ages 6-8 | F&P Level P |

Paperback (French) | ISBN: 978-1-927095-70-6 | $9.95 | 8″x10″ | 32 pages | Full-colour illustrations throughout | Ages 6-8 | F&P Level P |

Audiobook (English/Inuktitut) | ISBN: 978-1-77227-375-5 | $6.99 | Ages 6-8 | F&P Level P |

Praise

“The Giant Bear is outstanding. The depth of its content and its ready-made connections to a science curriculum make it a fine addition to any library.”—American Indians in Children’s Literature (AICL)

“The illustrations had a lot of detail in them and the colours of the illustrations went really well with the story. This book is a good choice for anyone who wants to learn more about the Arctic and folktales.”—Canadian Teacher Magazine