The Origin of Day and Night
by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt
Pub Date 01 Jun 2018
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Description
In this Inuit tale, the actions of a hare and a fox change the Arctic forever by creating day and night. This beautifully illustrated Arctic legend weaves together elements of an origin story and a traditional animal tale, giving young readers a window into Inuit mythology. In very early times, there was no night or day and words spoken by chance could become real. When a hare and a fox meet and express their longing for light and darkness, their words are too powerful to be denied. This particular tale has been passed orally from storyteller to storyteller for hundreds of years.
In this Inuit tale, the actions of a hare and a fox change the Arctic forever by creating day and night. This beautifully illustrated Arctic legend weaves together elements of an origin story and a...
Description
In this Inuit tale, the actions of a hare and a fox change the Arctic forever by creating day and night. This beautifully illustrated Arctic legend weaves together elements of an origin story and a traditional animal tale, giving young readers a window into Inuit mythology. In very early times, there was no night or day and words spoken by chance could become real. When a hare and a fox meet and express their longing for light and darkness, their words are too powerful to be denied. This particular tale has been passed orally from storyteller to storyteller for hundreds of years.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781772271805 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Available on NetGalley
| Send To Kindle (PDF) |
| Download (PDF) |
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Thank you Inhabit Media and NetGalley for the lovely book. I love fairy tales and legends. This Arctic story tells the tale of the origin of day and night. When a a hare and fox disagree over a preference for light and dark, day and night are born. With fun illustrations and an interesting story, this would be an excellent picture book for young readers. |
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An interesting pourquoi tale explaining how day and night came to be. The fox and the hare both wanted to hunt for food, one in light and one in dark. They had to figure out a way to share the time between both. This is a wonderful addition to a folktale collection looking for another tale. |
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Lovely retelling of an Inuit tale This book is a nicely illustrated retelling of an Inuit tale of how night and day came to be. While the book is short, the text is appropriate for an early grade child to read, although it could be read to a preschooler. Nicely done. I received a copy for review from the publisher, but will likely give copies as gifts. |
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The Origin of Day and Night is a beautifully illustrated Inuit tale about how the cycle of day and night came to be. I had never heard this tale before and it is a really lovely story about a fox and a hare who have to work together to make sure they both get to eat because Fox eats at night but Hare eats during the day. The illustrations are sparsely colored and suit the story perfectly. |
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The Origin of Day and Night is Inuit tale on the cycle of day and night. Fox needs darkness to hunt, Rabbit need light to forage. Can a agreement can be struck for both animals to benefit? This Inuit retelling introduces a different voice of Indigenous storytelling using modern language and contemporary illustrations, This picture book would be enjoyed by preschoolers to early grade students and would be a wonderful addition to any folktale or indigenous collection. I have received a ARC from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. |
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781772271805 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Available on NetGalley
| Send To Kindle (PDF) |
| Download (PDF) |
Featured Reviews
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My Recommendation
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Thank you Inhabit Media and NetGalley for the lovely book. I love fairy tales and legends. This Arctic story tells the tale of the origin of day and night. When a a hare and fox disagree over a preference for light and dark, day and night are born. With fun illustrations and an interesting story, this would be an excellent picture book for young readers. |
My Recommendation
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My Recommendation
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An interesting pourquoi tale explaining how day and night came to be. The fox and the hare both wanted to hunt for food, one in light and one in dark. They had to figure out a way to share the time between both. This is a wonderful addition to a folktale collection looking for another tale. |
My Recommendation
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Reviewer 8637
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My Recommendation
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Lovely retelling of an Inuit tale This book is a nicely illustrated retelling of an Inuit tale of how night and day came to be. While the book is short, the text is appropriate for an early grade child to read, although it could be read to a preschooler. Nicely done. I received a copy for review from the publisher, but will likely give copies as gifts. |
My Recommendation
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Erin C, Librarian
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My Recommendation
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The Origin of Day and Night is a beautifully illustrated Inuit tale about how the cycle of day and night came to be. I had never heard this tale before and it is a really lovely story about a fox and a hare who have to work together to make sure they both get to eat because Fox eats at night but Hare eats during the day. The illustrations are sparsely colored and suit the story perfectly. |
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My Recommendation
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The Origin of Day and Night is Inuit tale on the cycle of day and night. Fox needs darkness to hunt, Rabbit need light to forage. Can a agreement can be struck for both animals to benefit? This Inuit retelling introduces a different voice of Indigenous storytelling using modern language and contemporary illustrations, This picture book would be enjoyed by preschoolers to early grade students and would be a wonderful addition to any folktale or indigenous collection. I have received a ARC from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. |
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