by Michael Kusugak
illustrated by Vladyana Krykorka
On the great tundra plains of Nunavut, there is a creature that just loves to play hide and seek. The only problem with this creature is, if it helps you hide, no one will ever find you again. Well, Allashua loves to play hide and seek…
Reviews
“If you are looking for unusual and well-produced multicultural material … this story is an excellent choice.”
—The Bloomsbury Review
“… count on learning something about Inuit folk-lore, language and culture …”
—Children’s Book News
“A fun story about an independent, observant and ultimately clever child, this story is entertaining and provides a glimpse of the landscape of summer in the North.”
—Victoria Times-Colonist
Details
- Reading level: Ages 4-7
- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Annick Press (March 1, 1992)
- Paperback 1-55037-228-9 $5.95
- Library binding 1-55037-229-7 $14.95
How Do You Say That?
- Ijiraq: i-ji-raq
- Qitusuk: qi-tu-suk