Description
Quel est mon superpouvoir? (What's My Superpower? in English) is written by Aviaq Johnston, an Inuk author from Igloolik, Nunavut and illustrated by Tim Mack. Quel est mon superpouvoir? is published by Les Malins. In this story Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. She has friends with super speed (who always beat her in races), friends with super strength (who can dangle from the monkey bars for hours), and friends who are better than her at a million other things. Nalvana thinks she must be the only kid in town without a superpower. But then her mom shows Nalvana that she is unique and special - and that her superpower was right in front of her all along. This author and illustrator team have compiled a fun read aloud picture book where children can have a laugh and try to predict Nalvana's superpower. Nalvana admire's her classmates strengths and abilities. She believes they all have unique superpowers. One day Nalvana asks her mother for advice and learns she has her own superpower. Set in a contemporary Inuit town, this book is ideal for introducing today's Inuit to southern Canada readers and includes four terms in the language reinforce the message that Inuit live much the same lifestyle as other Canadians. Highly recommended. Fountas and Pinnell Reading Level L.