Chasing Bugs and Catching Minnows

Chasing Bugs and Catching Minnows

$16.95

Written by Becky Tootoo
Illustrated by Emma Pedersen

It’s springtime in Baker Lake, and Christine is enjoying a day outside in her community. Follow along as Christine chases bugs at the playground with her anaana, catches minnows with her cousins, and visits her ataatatsiaq and anaanatsiaq.

Written by Becky Tootoo
Illustrated by Emma Pedersen

It’s springtime in Baker Lake, and Christine is enjoying a day outside in her community. Follow along as Christine chases bugs at the playground with her anaana, catches minnows with her cousins, and visits her ataatatsiaq and anaanatsiaq.

At the back of the book, find discussion questions, a cutting/colouring activity, and a scavenger hunt bingo sheet!

The Community Connection Series is a collection of fun and engaging stories set in different communities across Nunavut. Travel to each community and learn about celebrations, important landmarks, personal stories, and more! Perfect for both Northern and southern audiences, this series is intended to be read out loud to young children. Each book is reviewed to ensure it accurately depicts the featured community. Highlighting Nunavut authors and stories, the Community Connection Series is a celebration of life in the territory


 Books by an Indigenous Author


Bilingual English and Inuktitut ISBN: 9781774508664

3-5 years old

40 pages, 8" x 9"

September 22, 2026

It’s springtime in Baker Lake, and Christine is enjoying a day outside in her community. Follow along as Christine chases bugs at the playground with her anaana, catches minnows with her cousins, and visits her ataatatsiaq and anaanatsiaq.

At the back of the book, find discussion questions, a cutting/colouring activity, and a scavenger hunt bingo sheet!

The Community Connection Series is a collection of fun and engaging stories set in different communities across Nunavut. Travel to each community and learn about celebrations, important landmarks, personal stories, and more! Perfect for both Northern and southern audiences, this series is intended to be read out loud to young children. Each book is reviewed to ensure it accurately depicts the featured community. Highlighting Nunavut authors and stories, the Community Connection Series is a celebration of life in the territory

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