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Today (November, 7) is International Inuit Day, a holiday established by the Inuit Circumpolar Council representing First Nations people living in Alaska, #Canada, Greenland and Chukotka.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Inuit_Day

And Sweetest Kulu is a lovely book for babies and young children written by an Inuk artist and writer from Nunavut.

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The first book I finished in 2021 is a children‘s illustrated book. It‘s a lovely poem in a mother‘s voice, conjuring animal spirits from the Arctic who bestow different gifts to her Sweetest Kulu. The illustrations are gorgeous. If I ever need to find a present for a small child, this book will definitely be in the running, especially since it‘s available in French or English (as well as Inuktitut).
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Hands down my favourite baby/toddler book out there!

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I absolutely adore this book for our little ones. Beautiful writing and lovely illustrations make this a wonderful picture book. You learn a little bit about Inuit culture and the Arctic while learning to respect the land and animals. I would 100% recommend this book over and over again.

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LOVE this. Yet another Inhabit Media picture book. Perfect bedtime picture book for all ages. Kalluk brings forth a tender story about a mother's new baby blended with Inuit culture and Arctic nature. The illustrations are breathtaking. Highly recommended.

Sweetest Kulu really is the sweetest. Gorgeous illustrations, and a gentle, lovely bedtime story. The rhythm of the text did take some getting used to, though, and it felt inconsistent. Still a warm, enjoyable picture book.

Another of the cutest. Many of these, with a good photo capture, can make the coolest ideas for an iOS lock-screen background. 🐇

Epically adorable. A restful weekend's visit at the library can really use this go-to heart and soul soother, on newborn love. The illustrations and words are majestic magic!

#diversepicturebooks I got that chance today to read through Sweetest Kulu, in all its adorably epic beauty. This treasure really shouldn't be missed, for the all-ages love of picture books. The library sure has a dedicated aboriginal shelf, with so much more I'm excited to continually read and share, on Saturdays. #marchintoreading

I'm already feeling the love for Sweetest Kulu, and sure to ask around on my next library visit for reading. - Not My Girl sounds like a sorrowed hard story, on the dark 'not to be forgotten' side of Canada's history of residential schools 😥 taking children from their families, and into religious conversion.

This was beautiful. Written and illustrated by First Nations writer and artist.

☆☆☆☆☆

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Born in the Arctic Summer, Kulu is greeted and gifted virtues by the animals as his mother praises her beautiful baby.
Great read for toddler and preschool story time.
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