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		Albin visite les Autochtones Text and Illustrations: Julie R. Bélanger Translation: Brigitte St-Onge Saint-Damien-de-Brandon, Quebec: Éditions du soleil de minuit, 2004. 24 p. (Album du crépuscule) ISBN 2922691055 Ages 4 to 8
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It is the end of summer and Albin, a young snowy owl who lives in Nunavik, takes a giant step and sets out on his first voyage south. To his great surprise, he discovers civilization, with its mixture of men's voices and children's shouts.

The story gives young children an opportunity to travel with Albin and learn about the way of life of the inhabitants of this far-away land in all seasons. The story also familiarizes children with certain aspects of Inuit culture kept alive by Elders in an effort to pass on their mores and customs to the next generation.

In a short while, winter is over and spring gradually settles in. And spring of course means the season of love. Will Albin meet his mate? A story to follow…

This picture book is accompanied by the highly expressive watercolours of Julie R. Bélanger. It has been translated into the 11 Aboriginal languages of Quebec.

The collection also includes L'enfant qui rêvait de s'envoler…

–CM