The Walrus and the Caribou

By Maika Harper, Marcus Cutler (Illustrator)

Discover the whimsical origins of caribou and walrus in a world where words create life.

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32 pages

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In a world where words hold the power to create life, the first attempts at crafting animals don't always go as planned. Journey into a traditional Inuit tale from Nunavut, where the origins of the caribou and walrus unfold with unexpected twists. What happens when the first creations aren't quite right? Explore the playful and imaginative beginnings of these creatures, and see how trial and error shapes their forms. This enchanting story invites young readers to witness the magic and humor of creation in a world where intention is everything.

From the publisher

“A lively #ownvoices romp into the power of intention–and the hilarity of trial and error.”–Kirkus Reviews When the earth was new, words had the power to breathe life into the world. But when creating animals from breath, sometimes one does not get everything right on the first try! Based on a traditional Inuit story passed forward orally for generations in the South Baffin region of Nunavut, this book shares with young readers the origin of the caribou and the walrus–and tells of how very different these animals looked when they were first conceived.

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