by Michael Kusugak
illustrated by Vladyana Krykorka
When Kataujaq’s mother dies, her grandmother tells her the legend of the northern lights. It makes her feel so much better that her mother has not gone away at all. She is up in the heavens, playing soccer among the northern lights.
- Ruth Schwartz Award Winner
- Aesop Accolade List
- Notable Book, Canadian Library Association
- CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) Tiny TORGI Award
Reviews
“… Kusugak is possibly the most gifted children’s writer today and this latest book proves my point.”
—Kingston Whig-Standard
Details
- Reading level: Ages 4-8
- Paperback: 24 pages
- Publisher: Annick Press (August 1, 1993)
- Paperback 1-55037-338-2 $5.95
- Library binding 1-55037-339-0 $16.95
How Do You Say That?
- Aqsalijaat: aq-sal-i-jaat
- Aqsarniit: aq-sarn-iit
- Kataujaq: ka-ta-u-jaq
- Mamaq: ma-maq
- Juggling Song