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Children's Fiction Multigenerational

It's Time for Berries!

by (author) Ceporah Mearns & Jeremy Debicki

illustrated by Tindur Peturs

Publisher
Inhabit Media
Initial publish date
Apr 2023
Category
Multigenerational, Polar Regions, Camping & Outdoor Activities, Native Canadian
Recommended Age
6 to 8
Recommended Grade
1 to 3
Recommended Reading age
6 to 8
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781772274653
    Publish Date
    Apr 2023
    List Price
    $18.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781772275094
    Publish Date
    Sep 2023
    List Price
    $6.99

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Description

Two sisters have waited all spring and summer to pick berries with their ningiuq, their grandmother. They've gone fishing, dug for clams, and by the time late summer arrives, it's finally time for berries!

Ninguiq and the girls head out to pick berries, rain or shine—nothing will stop Ningiuq! Through driving rain and early autumn snow the girls and Ningiuq pick as many sweet berries as their buckets can hold. The hard work is all worth it to enjoy the delicious treats Ninguiq creates with her berries.

About the authors

Ceporah Mearns is from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, but calls Iqaluit, Nunavut home. She lives there with her husband and their children, Siasi and Siloah. Together, they enjoy cooking family dinners, visiting friends and family, going sliding, and spending time at their cabin. Siasi inspired this story by always coming up with so many things she needs to do when it’s time for bed.

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Jeremy Debicki is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, but calls Iqaluit, Nunavut, his home. He lives there with his wife and their children, Siasi and Siloah. They enjoy cooking family dinners, visiting friends and family, going sliding, and spending time at their cabin. Siasi inspired this story by always coming up with so many things she needs to do when it’s time for bed. Jeremy is the co-author of the bestselling picture book It's Time for Bed.

 

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Tindur Peturs is an animator and illustrator, born and raised in Iceland, who moved to Canada to study animation and Canadian culture. They have a love for nature, animals, and the power of storytelling.

 

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Awards

  • Best Books for Kids and Teens
  • Winner, Bookstagang Best of 2023 Picture Book Awards

Editorial Reviews

The authors share a wholesome look at a contemporary Inuit family participating in traditional activities. . .The simple, descriptive language keeps the story flowing, while embedded Inuit words are explained in the glossary. The colourful illustrations provide a detailed glimpse into traditional food-gathering activities and the land and plant life through spring, summer, and fall. This resource supports Social Studies and Science learning, seasons, connection to land, family, and the Far North.

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