The Legend of Lightning and Thunder

Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt (Author) Jo Rioux (Illustrator)

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A traditional Inuit legend told in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut, the actions of two siblings lead them to flee punishment by escaping to the sky as thunder and lightning.

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In The Legend of Thunder and Lightning, a traditional legend that has been told in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut for centuries, two siblings resort to stealing from their fellow villagers. In this tale of guilt and consequence, the actions of the two children lead them to flee punishment by escaping to the sky as thunder and lightning

This beautifully illustrated traditional legend weaves together elements of an origin story and a traditional cautionary tale, giving young readers an accessible window into centuries-old Inuit mythology that is specific to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut.

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SKU	132054
ISBN	9781927095287
Language	English
Page Count	44
Product Type	Hardcover Books
Book Type	Picture Books
Additional Contributor	Jo Rioux
Primary Contributor	Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt
Age Groups	Ages 7 to 9
Publisher	Inhabit Media

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