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Fishing with grandma / by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula ; illustrated by Charlene Chua.
"Adventure begins when Grandma takes her two grandchildren out for a trip on the lake. After showing the kids how to prepare of a fishing trip, Grandma and the kids enjoy a day of jigging in the ice for fish. Grandma shows them everything they need to know to complete a successful fishing trip, from what clothes to wear, to how to drill and clear holes in the ice, to how to make a traditional Inuit jigging rod. By the end of the day, the kids have a yummy meal of Arctic char, and they have also learned everything they need to know to have a successful day on the lake."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781772270846 (paperback)
- ISBN: 1772270849 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 32 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Iqaluit, Nunavut : Inhabit Media, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2015
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| Subject: | Ice fishing > Juvenile fiction. Grandmothers > Juvenile fiction. Grandchildren > Juvenile fiction. Indigenous |
| Topic Heading: | Aboriginal cultural practices > Juvenile fiction. Indigenous author 'SLIDE' > KDPL |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Westcoast Early Learning Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcoast Early Learning Library | AVIN 2015 (Text) | 35200000729058 | Childrens Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2016 November #1
Two children spend the day with their anaanatsiaq (grandmother) to learn jigging, or ice fishing. Getting the children started with proper clothing to stay warm and dry, Grandma loads the ATV with food and equipment for their journey. Grandma teaches them how to create ice holes with specific tools and how to ensure a successful fishing trip. They catch more fish than they need, so Grandma urges the children to share with their neighbors, before they head back to her home for supper. Avingaq and Vsetula join forces to present a story of an Inuit community that stresses the importance of passing on traditions to younger generations. Lightly laced with Inuktitut terminology (included at the back of the book), Avingaq and Vsetula's text reflects a fun-loving, teacher-student relationship between a grandmother and her grandchildren. Brightly colored full-page scenes exemplify the children's fascination and clearly illustrate the tools they use on their adventure. A natural fit for a social studies classroom, but also a cheery tale of intergenerational family life. Copyright 2016 Booklist Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2016 August #2
An Inuit brother and sister learn to jig for fish with their anaanatsiaq.The older brother narrates the plainly told story as he and Jeela, his younger sister, encourage their grandma to take them on "an adventure." Their jolly "favorite elder" readily agrees and tells them about the layered clothing they will need. She gathers the tools for ice-fishing, and they all get into the large ATV for the ride to the lake. Along the way, they pass a dog sled and some inuksuit (stone markers). The entire process is carefully described, from testing the ice with a metal probe to making the hole with the tuuq (a chisel), removing the pieces of ice from the hole with an ice skimmer (a large spoon with holes), and tying the shiny colorful lures to fishing line attached to flat wooden planks, or jigging sticks. The digital pictures have an animation aesthetic and show a happy family of contemporary Inuit practicing a skill used by their ancestors. The children share their catch with many elders in the community who can no longer fish. Nothing dramatic happens, and Grandma gets a little preachy ("It is important to learn traditional skills and know how to be prepared"), but it's clear this trio has had a splendid time. It's good fun to see this vigorous, involved Grandma leading the fishing expedition. (list of tools, glossary) (Picture book. 5-7) Copyright Kirkus 2016 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2016 December
K-Gr 2-It is a day to go fishing! Not just any fishing, but ice fishing, which requires a bit more work than the angling excursions that readers might be used to. In this book, readers experience a day through the eyes of the two grandchildren of Annanatsiaq, or grandma. It is a story of tradition and heritage in which children gain insight into Inuit methods of fishing with a jigging rod under the guidance of a matriarch mentor. The narrative covers everything from clothing to tools ("Grandma explained how to test the ice to make sure it was safe to walk on. She jabbed a long rod into the ice to see if it would break through."). Step by step through the day, readers are privy to the precision and work that go into this type of adventure. The narrative at times falls a little flat, but the detailed images of Inuit fishing tools, combined with the Inuktitut terms on the endpapers, make this book a solid resource for learning about another culture and way of life. VERDICT An endearing family tale that will introduce children to different perspectives while maintaining a sense of intergenerational bonds.-Megan Egbert, Meridian Library District, ID. Copyright 2016 School Library Journal.
