Traditional Stories

Traditional Stories

Inuit traditional stories have been passed on from person to person for generations in the North. These stories are part of Inuit oral history and are encoded with traditional knowledge and Inuit values. They may teach a cautionary lesson, explain how something came to be, or tell of legendary creatures and great journeys.
  • Grid List
The Northern Lights
$8.95
Level 8 Learn all about the northern lights! This book is an introduction to the northern lights, what they look...
The Story of the Loon and the Raven
$21.95
Adapted by Jaypeetee ArnakakIllustrated by Erin Hunting “Long ago, animals were different. They could speak. They wore clothing. They used...
Add to cart
Nuliajuk
$7.95
Based on a story from Nâlungiaq as recorded by Knud Rasmussen Illustrated by Lenny LishchenkoLevel 12 Discover the amazing story...
The Orphan and the Giant
$14.95
Written by Neil ChristopherIllustrated by Jim NelsonLevel 12 The little orphan is on a journey to find a home. On...
Where Did the Walruses Go?
$14.95
Written by Tooma LaisaIllustrated by Udayana Lugo Naullaq loves spending time outdoors at his family’s summer camp in Peterhead Inlet....
The Raven and the Loon Big Book
$24.95
Written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-TinsleyIllustrated by Kim SmithLevel 10 Raven and Loon once had pure white feathers. How did...
The Story of the Fox and the Wolf
$22.95
Adapted by Jaypeetee ArnakakIllustrated by Nuria Muro Gio Discover the tale of the wily Fox and the boastful Wolf in...
Add to cart
The Story of the Lemming and the Owl
$20.95
Adapted by Jaypeetee ArnakakIllustrated by Yong Ling Kang An owl swoops down to eat the lemming for a snack. But...
Add to cart
Inukpak and His Son
$14.95
Written by Neil ChristopherIllustrated by Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok)Level 11 Discover this gigantic Northern tale. This book introduces children to an...
The Owl and the Lemming Big Book
$24.95
Written by Roselynn AkulukjukIllustrated by Amiel SandlandLevel 12 As Owl swoops down and blocks the entrance to a lemming den,...
The Amautalik and the Orphan
$8.95
Retold by Neil ChristopherIllustrated by Jim NelsonLevel 8-11 Read about an ogress of the Arctic! Based on an Inuit traditional...
The Sun and the Moon
$12.95
Written by Carolyn MacDonaldLevel 15 The sun and moon are important figures in all Northern cultures. This book shares traditional...