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		Immaaluk, quelques jours chez Quara et Kunuk Jacques Pasquet Illustrations: Gérard Frischeteau Montréal: Éditions P. Tisseyre, 2002. 56 p. ISBN 2890518418 Ages 8 to 10
Immaaluk, quelques jours chez Quara et Kunuk Source

The story begins with two young Inuit children and their family, in winter. Quara learns to light the seal oil lamp, and to chew and sew skins by imitating her grandmother. She also joins other women in trapping gulls. Although her brother Kunuk is very young for the seal hunt, he accompanies his grandfather and looks after the dogs. He also learns to build a makeshift shelter for protection in a blizzard. The return from a successful hunt is an occasion for festivities.

As the warm season approaches, the entire group leaves for the Grande Baie summer camp, where the skin tents will be pitched and there will be an abundance of fish.

Gérard Frischeteau's detailed computer-generated artwork enhances the documentary aspect of the book. The "Carnet de route" section contains useful information on Inuit dwellings, water crafts, hunting, tools and diet. The legend of the woman who changes into a she-wolf, translated from Inuktitut, is also included.

–JP