Based on an ancient Inuit traditional story, this beautifully illustrated picture book tells of the appearance of the first humans on earth, and how from them all the peoples of the earth emerged. From a mound of simple dirt, through magic and intention, the world we know today slowly takes shape across the page. Retold with loving care by Inuit author and actress Maika Harper, The First Peoples is both mythical and magical, an ancient tale brought to life for new generations.
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This book shares with young readers the ancient Inuit traditional story of the appearance of the first humans on earth.
Based on an ancient Inuit traditional story.
A retelling of an Inuit traditional story.Many Inuit traditional stories have never been written down before. Many of the stories that we publish have never been written down before, having existed for centuries as tales passed orally from generation to generation. This book provides a glimpse into Inuit culture and also represents the preservation of oral history that may otherwise have been lost. Marketing Plans E-galleys offered on EdelweissFree educator's resourceTargeted outreach to Instagram reviewersAdvance reader copies sent to all reps.Advance reader copies sent to all major print and digital literary media outlets.Advertising in wholesaler catalogsCo-op available
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781772275650
Publisert
2025-06-03
Utgiver
Vendor
Inhabit Media Inc
Vekt
300 gr
Høyde
241 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
J, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
24

Forfatter
Illustratør

Biographical note

Maika Harper is a Canadian actress and model born and raised in the Arctic. She briefly studied classical theatre in the BFA program at the University of Windsor before starring in APTN’s hit dramatic comedy Mohawk Girls as Anna. She has also made appearances in Kim’s Convenience as Michaela, Burden of Truth and Law and Order: Toronto. Her most recent show, North of North, will be available to stream on Netflix early next year.

Kaja Kajfež was born in the small but charming city of Varaždin, Croatia in 1992. She developed a love of drawing as child and later invested in a graphics tablet that steered her work into the digital realm. Kaja's artistic passion together with her interest in computer technology led her to obtaining a degree in Multimedia, Design, and Application at the University North in Croatia. During her college years, she began freelance work and was eventually able to establish her own studio that specializes in illustration, lettering, and surface pattern design. Besides doing her dream job, she loves to take long walks in nature, explore different historical periods, flip through old picture books, listen to online concerts, and spend time with her dog.