Kumak's house

a tale of the far north

By Bania, Michael

Publishers Summary:
Set in an Inupiat village in the northwest Arctic, this retelling of a familiar tale describes how a wise woman helps a complaining Eskimo family realize that they should appreciate the home they have. Includes a note describing the traditional Inupiat activities seen in the story.

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ISBN
978-0-88240-541-4
Publisher
[Anchorage?] : Alaska Northwest Books, 2002.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on January 1, 2003

K-Gr 2 When Kumak complains to the village elder that his home is too small, she advises him to invite rabbits into his house. They soon multiply, and the next illustration shows the family being crowded out of bed by the newcomers. Next, Aana Lulu tells Kumak to invite foxes in, and continues to encourage him to take larger and larger animals into his home. The family is eventually squished in with bears, caribou, otters, and a prickly porcupine. When she s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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