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L'ours geant, un conte Inuit / The Giant Bear: An Inuit Folktale, is a French picture book from Inhabit Media written by Jose Angutinngurniq, Inuk author and storyteller. With Manga-like illustrations by Eva Widermann this 34-page picture book tells the exciting story of an Inuk hunter’s efforts to kill the giant polar bear or nanurluk. These bears lived long ago and were often covered by icy fur coats that resisted Inuit hunters’ spears. These were fearsome creatures and this traditional story recounts an Inuk hunter’s adventure.

Ukaliq & Kalla Go Camping / Ukaliq et Kalla Vont Camping, is a level 7 reader about camping on the land in the Arctic. This is the French version. Best friends Ukaliq and Kalla go on a camping adventure and demonstrate the types of activities that occur in the far north. This 16-page reader is part of Inhabit Education's new series Nunavummi Reading. Level 7 readers have 8 to 16 pages of one to two sentences per page. These sentences vary in length and complexity. Punctuation includes periods with some question and exclamation marks.

Little Butterfly Girl: An Indian Residential School Story is the French version of this picture book produced by the Union of Ontario Indians based on an original account by Jenny Restoule-Mallozzi. With original colour illustrations by Donald Chretien, this story recounts the experiences of an Ojibwe child forced to attend residential school.  The tragic account is brought full-circle when Mary begins her healing journey with encouragement from her family.

Author Richard Wagamese is named the 2013 Burt Award recipient for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature for his YA novel, Indian Horse. This edition is in French. Saul Indian Horse has hit bottom. His last binge almost killed him, and now he's a reluctant resident in a treatment centre for alcoholics, surrounded by people he's sure will never understand him. But Saul wants peace, and he grudgingly comes to see that he'll find it only through telling his story. With him, readers embark on a journey back through the life he's led as a northern Ojibwe, with all its joys and sorrows.

Parfois, je me sens jalouse / Sometimes I Feel Jealous, is a Level 9 French reader from the Nunavummi Reading Series and part of Inhabit Education's Social Emotional Learning Series. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children aged 6-8 to identify and work with their emotions in healthy ways. A jealous Sisi has to explore her emotions when she hears that her parents are adopting another baby.

Parfois, je me sens triste / Sometime I Feel Sad, is a Level 9 French reader from the Nunavummi Reading Series and part of Inhabit Education's Social Emotional Learning Series. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children aged 6-8 to identify and work with their emotions in healthy ways.

Parfois, je me sens seule / Sometimes I Feel Lonely, is a Level 9 French reader from the Nunavummi Reading Series and part of Inhabit Education's Social Emotional Learning Series. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children aged 6-8 to identify and work with their emotions in healthy ways. Aqi has moved to a new community and does not have friends yet and then meet Vivi and they become good friends.

Parfois, je me sens nerveux / Sometimes I Feel Nervous, is a Level 9 French reader from the Nunavummi Reading Series and part of Inhabit Education's Social Emotional Learning Series. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children aged 6-8 to identify and work with their emotions in healthy ways.

Parfois, je me sens en colère / Sometimes I Feel Angry, is a Level 9 French reader from the Nunavummi Reading Series and part of Inhabit Education's Social Emotional Learning Series. These books feature thoughtful, engaging stories that teach children aged 6-8 to identify and work with their emotions in healthy ways. When Tui-tui's friends ask her to wait her turn in a game she becomes angry. It is calm and patient Miki who helps her talk about her feelings to deal with her anger.  Reading Level: 9 is a guide to early grade 2 reading level; Fountas & Pinnell Level: J.