The Old Man, the Boy, and the Dog

An Inuit retelling of an Aesop’s fable. 

A boy and his grandfather decide to gift a sled dog to the boy’s aunt. During their short journey they are met with comments by others in their camp. The dog isn’t strong enough; the boy isn’t gracious to his grandfather; the dog has too much work to do. What will the aunt say when they finally reach their destination?

A morality tale for young readers through the lens of the North. 

Written by Kevin Kaukuarjuk Qamaniq-Mason | Illustrated by Vienno

Hardcover (English) | ISBN: 9781772276411 | $22.95 | 9.5” x 8.5″ | Full-colour illustrations throughout | 32 pages | Ages 6-8 |

Praise

“Author and illustrator blend humor with familial warmth, giving the age-old takeaway new life for a fresh audience. Quality storytelling and cultural representation.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The Old Man, the Boy, and the Dog respects the classic while giving it new life with a northern setting, with an Indigenous community, and with a handsome dog that will captivate children.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians

Awards

Picture-Book-of-the-Month—FOLD Kids, July 2026