Stories have hearts, just like people. And the heart of this story is true, even if the things said or done have been switched around a bit.
In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Tanna's Owl, Tanna finds a small, grey lemming, far too cute to turn over to the scientist who has sent the children out to gather lemmings for his research. Instead, Tanna deems Fluffi to be a family member and attempts to raise the lemming in her home. But when the lemming strays from its cozy bed behind the stove and into Tanna's mother's things, Tanna is forced to consider whether she has really done what is best for Fluffi. Is it possible to treat something poorly by trying to treat it well?
Born in an Arctic wilderness camp and of Inuit ancestry, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley is a scholar specializing in world religions and cultures. Her numerous articles and books concerning Inuit magic and lore have earned her a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Of Scottish-Mohawk ancestry, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley is a folklorist and fantasist, specializing in mythology, magic, and Inuit lore. He has won an award for writing short science fiction ( Green Angel ), but his focus is on fiction and non-fiction for a young audience. Tamara Campeau works digitally to create her painterly storytelling illustrations. Her work has a strong sense of lighting, naturalistic colours, and dynamic composition. She is strongly inspired by wildlife, children, and the environments in which they reside. She uses this inspiration to add a layer of realism to her work. Campeau's illustration journey began at Dawson College, where she earned her associate degree in illustration and design. Shortly after, she furthered her studies at Sheridan College, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in illustration.
Title: Tanna's Lemming: 2 (Tanna, 2)
Author: Qitsualik-Tinsley, Sean,Qitsualik-Tinsley, Rachel
ISBN: 9781772274233
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Publisher: Inhabit Media Inc
Publication Date: 2022-07-21
Number of Pages: 32
Weight: 0.3651 kg
The sequence of events is clearly and vividly described. Tanna's emotions, from the delight upon first finding Fluffi to her worry about her lemming being out in the cold on its own, are clearly heartfelt...Tanna's Lemming is another worthwhile book about indigenous life in Canada for school and public library shelves. Recommended -CM: Canadian Review of Materials
