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Available
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Description
Set in an Inupiat village in the northwest Arctic, this retelling of a familiar tale describes how a wise woman helps a complaining Eskimo family realize that they should appreciate the home they have. Includes a note describing the traditional Inupiat activities seen in the story.
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Publication
Alaska Northwest Books (2015), Edition: X-Library, 32 pages
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LibraryThing member LoriOrtega
Fiction: Pattern Picturebook
Bania, Michael Kumak’s House. Illust. by Michael Bania. Alaska Northwest Books, 2002. 32p. Primary/Intermediate
Delightful story of Kumak and his family who are unhappy because they think their house is too small. After getting advice from Aana Lulu, they fill the house
AK: Inupiat family and village life, Arctic animals
Bania, Michael Kumak’s House. Illust. by Michael Bania. Alaska Northwest Books, 2002. 32p. Primary/Intermediate
Delightful story of Kumak and his family who are unhappy because they think their house is too small. After getting advice from Aana Lulu, they fill the house
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up with animals and soon see that it wasn’t so crowded before after all. Set in an Inupiat village in the northwest Arctic. Told in a narrative point of view, the writing is playful and flowing. Theme is being content with what you have. Humorous, warmhearted painted illustrations.AK: Inupiat family and village life, Arctic animals
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
With his entire household—wife, wife's mother, children—unhappy with their small house, an Inupiat man named Kumak goes to the oldest, wisest elder in his village for advice in this "Tale of the Far North."
Original language
English
Original publication date
2002
Physical description
32 p.; 9.5 x 8 inches
ISBN
0882405411 / 9780882405414
UPC
679536405414