Bound To Stay Bound

Booklist - 11/01/2016 Two children spend the day with their anaanatsiaq (grandmother) to learn jigging, or ice fishing. Getting the children started with proper clothing to stay warm and dry, Grandma loads the ATV with food and equipment for their journey. Grandma teaches them how to create ice holes with specific tools and how to ensure a successful fishing trip. They catch more fish than they need, so Grandma urges the children to share with their neighbors, before they head back to her home for supper. Avingaq and Vsetula join forces to present a story of an Inuit community that stresses the importance of passing on traditions to younger generations. Lightly laced with Inuktitut terminology (included at the back of the book), Avingaq and Vsetula’s text reflects a fun-loving, teacher-student relationship between a grandmother and her grandchildren. 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. - Copyright 2016 Booklist.