You Come from the Stars
English Edition
- Publisher
- Arvaaq Press
- Initial publish date
- Nov 2023
- Category
- New Baby, Native Canadian, Parents, Polar Regions
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781774506783
- Publish Date
- Nov 2023
- List Price
- $22.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 3 to 8
- Grade: k to 2
- Reading age: 3 to 8
Description
A mother. A story. A curious child.
“How did I get in your belly?” a child asks his mother. “Well, it’s a magical story...” she tells him. In this lyrical love letter from mother to son, a woman reflects on her journey to motherhood. From learning to care for others to honouring family members through Inuit naming practices, this touching book celebrates all the ways in which a child is loved.
Written by Inuit author, throat singer, and filmmaker Tanya Snow, You Come From the Stars showcases a mother's tenderness for her child against the backdrop of the stunning Arctic tundra.
About the authors
Tanya Snow is a writer, throat singer and marketing specialist living in Yellowknife, NT with her son, Kaize. As a child, she spent 15 years in the foster care system. As an adult she is reclaiming culture through writing, throat singing and film making.
YONG LING KANG is an illustrator who grew up in Singapore and is now based in Toronto, Ontario. She is fascinated by storytelling, and has honed her craft through picture books, Manga, cartoons, and formal schooling in an animation program. She has illustrated several picture books, including The Midnight Club, This House Is Home, and William's Getaway.
Awards
- Best Books for Kids and Teens
