Takannaaluk horror In A Children’s Guide to

In A Children’s Guide to Arctic Butterflies

A sweet and simple introduction to Inuit hunting practices and the proper treatment of game

the sound of the waves reminds them to breathe

Written by Gunvor Bjerre | Illustrated by Miki Jacobsen

and is written in the form of a play

Takannaaluk horror In A Children’s Guide to"Takannaaluk" means "the one down there", a term used in the High Arctic to refer to the mother of sea mammals, the most important being in Inuit mythology. This unique picture book tells how she came to be both feared and respected. As a young woman, Takannaaluk is tricked into marrying a sea bird posing as a man and then betrayed by her family. Her story is brought to vivid life by respected elder Herve Paniaq and renowned artist Germaine