To My Panik
CBC Books | Posted: October 18, 2022 3:10 PM | Last Updated: October 18, 2022
Nadia Sammurtok, illustrated by Pelin Turgut
In this lovingly told book, a mother recounts for her daughter all the things she loves about her, connecting each attribute to an element of the Arctic landscape or Inuit traditional life.
"Panik, do you know how much I love you? When I look at the horizon, past the vast tundra, I see no end. That is how much I love you."
In this lovingly told book, a mother recounts for her daughter all the things she loves about her, connecting each attribute to an element of the Arctic landscape or Inuit traditional life.
As her daughter's eyes glisten like the fire of a seal oil lamp, and her courage shines bright like buds of purple saxifrage fighting through a thick blanket of snow, the mother weaves a beautiful narrative of connection and love that will warm the hearts of all readers. (From Inhabit Media)
Nadia Sammurtok is an Inuk writer who lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut. She's written several picture books inspired by Inuit life and stories, including, The Owl and the Two Rabbits and Siuluk: The Last Tuniq.
Pelin Turgut is a Turkish artist and illustrator.