Sweetest Kulu (English) (English)
Celina Kalluk
(Author)
Alexandria Neonakis
(Illustrator)
Description
"Dream a little, Kulu, this world now sings a most beautiful song of you."This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic.
Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little Kulu; an Inuktitut term of endearment often bestowed upon babies and young children, this visually stunning book is infused with the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants.
A perfect gift for new parents.
Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.59
Publisher
Inhabit Media - Inhabit Media
Publish Date
September 25, 2014
Pages
32
Dimensions
10.2 X 0.3 X 8.1 inches | 0.75 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781927095775
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About the Author
Celina Kalluk is a throat singer who has performer in countries around the world, including Mali, Mexico, Greece, and at Windsor Palace as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebration. She regularly sings as part of the touring cast of Artcirq Inuit Performance Collective, a community-based circus and multimedia company based out of Iglulik, Nunavut. She is also a visual artist and has illustrated several book covers and other literacy material. She lives in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada. Alexandria Neonakis is an illustrator and designer from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She currently lives with her cat, "Kitty," in Santa Monica, California.
Reviews
"[A] lovely bedtime book . . . Young children will be captivated by the stunning beauty of the Arctic world embracing little Kulu."
"Highly recommended"
"This is a terrific book for those who have a newborn in the house... And for those of us who just need a book that rights the world for us, that reminds us of that world in all its richness."
"Complementing Kalluk's words are gorgeous illustrations by Alexandria Neonakis."
". . . [P]lenty of material for both parents and children to enjoy."
Debut author Kalluk presents a series of warm affirmations for a newborn (the name "Kulu" is an Inuktitut term of endearment). Neonakis's artwork...offers a genuinely folklike sensibility and strong, dynamic compositions.
"Highly recommended"
"This is a terrific book for those who have a newborn in the house... And for those of us who just need a book that rights the world for us, that reminds us of that world in all its richness."
"Complementing Kalluk's words are gorgeous illustrations by Alexandria Neonakis."
". . . [P]lenty of material for both parents and children to enjoy."
Debut author Kalluk presents a series of warm affirmations for a newborn (the name "Kulu" is an Inuktitut term of endearment). Neonakis's artwork...offers a genuinely folklike sensibility and strong, dynamic compositions.
