Fishing with Grandma

by Susan Avingaq, Maren Vsetula, Charlene Chua Narrated by Maika Harper, Roselynn Akulukjuk

Overview

Adventure begins when Grandma takes her two grandchildren out for a trip to the lake. After showing the kids how to prepare for a fishing trip, Grandma and the kids enjoy a day of jigging in the ice for fish. Grandma shows them every step they need to know to complete a successful fishing trip, from what clothes to wear, to how to drill and clear holes in the ice, to how to make a traditional Inuit jigging rod. By the end of the day, the kids have a yummy meal of Arctic char, and they have also learned everything they need to know to go out on the lake on their own.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

. . . Fishing with Grandma, which offers an engaging tale of two grandchildren and their grandma on an Arctic adventure, is ideal for primary grades.”—CM Magazine

“Readers learn about the traditional tools of the trade through prose peppered with Inuktitut and also take away a sweet message of caring for our elders, as the youngsters share their yummy Arctic char with those who can no longer jig for themselves.”—Hakai Magazine

Booklist

"Brightly colored full-page scenes exemplify the children’s fascination and clearly illustrate the tools they use on their adventure. A natural fit for a social studies classroom, but also a cheery tale of intergenerational family life."

Booklist

"Brightly colored full-page scenes exemplify the children’s fascination and clearly illustrate the tools they use on their adventure. A natural fit for a social studies classroom, but also a cheery tale of intergenerational family life."

School Library Journal

12/01/2016
K-Gr 2-It is a day to go fishing! Not just any fishing, but ice fishing, which requires a bit more work than the angling excursions that readers might be used to. In this book, readers experience a day through the eyes of the two grandchildren of Annanatsiaq, or grandma. It is a story of tradition and heritage in which children gain insight into Inuit methods of fishing with a jigging rod under the guidance of a matriarch mentor. The narrative covers everything from clothing to tools ("Grandma explained how to test the ice to make sure it was safe to walk on. She jabbed a long rod into the ice to see if it would break through."). Step by step through the day, readers are privy to the precision and work that go into this type of adventure. The narrative at times falls a little flat, but the detailed images of Inuit fishing tools, combined with the Inuktitut terms on the endpapers, make this book a solid resource for learning about another culture and way of life. VERDICT An endearing family tale that will introduce children to different perspectives while maintaining a sense of intergenerational bonds.-Megan Egbert, Meridian Library District, ID

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178816806
Publisher:	Inhabit Media
Publication date:	12/14/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	907,405
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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