Tanya Tagaq Knihy

A girl grows up in Nunavut in the 1970s. She knows joy and love. She knows boredom and bullying. She knows the tedium of the everyday and the seductive energy of the animal world. She knows the ravages of alcohol and violence. When she becomes pregnant, she must navigate all this. Veering between the grittiest features of a small arctic town, the electrifying proximity of the animal world and the ravishing world of myth, Tanya Tagaq explores a world where the distinctions between good and evil, animal and human, real and imagined lose their meaning, but the guiding power of love remains.

This engaging counting book introduces young readers to the concept of numbers through adorable bears. It features dual-language text in English and Inukuktitut, making it a unique tool for learning both counting and a new language. The vibrant illustrations and simple structure encourage interactive reading and help children develop early math skills while appreciating cultural diversity.