In the Arctic, before winter gives way to buds and flowers, breakup occursāthe moment when the ice of a frozen river suddenly breaks apart in a spectacular sight and sound show. Massive chunks of ice crunch and pound against one another, pushing their way down river towards the sea. āāThat river will come to visit us today,ā said Kumak. The water starts rising. It spills out of the river banks, up over the sandy beach, and begins flowing up past the fish racks and boats. As the waters sweep through his village, Kumak and his family take refuge on the roof of his house. āLook!ā said Kumakās wife, āThere goes Uncle Agluās oil drum.ā āLook!ā said Kumakās wifeās mother, āThere goes Aana Luluās fish tubs and net floats!ā āLook!ā said Kumakās sons and daughters, āThere goes Little Nateās basketball!āā Just as Kumak and his family are feeling all is lost, ājust like someone pulled a plug in a bathtubā, the water recedes. āJust in time!ā shout the villagers. āWhat has the river done with our things!āāIn an effort to recover as many of their belonging as possible, Kumak and the village practice the value of community and working together. In this light hearted, playful adventure, the villagers show respect for natureās immense power as Kumak brings them together to rescue their supplies, toys, household goods, and, finally, Kumakās dogs. Through lively art, humorous text, and informative endnotes, author Michael Bania conveys authentic details on Inupiat village life and provides young readers with a fascinating window into another culture as the life of hapless, yet lovable Kumak continues. Baniaās first book, KUMAK'S HOUSE was a 2003 Children's Book Council Notable Trade Book in Social Studies. Her second book, KUMAKāS FISH was a Notable Social Studies Trade Book, 2005 Childrenās Book Council. Both books were chosen for the Alaska Association of School Libraries āBattle of the Booksā for First Grade. KUMAKāS FISH was an honor book for the first Wanda GĆ”g Read Aloud Book Award.
This book title, Kumak's River (A Tall Tale from the Far North) - 9780882408866, ISBN: 9780882408866, by Michael Bania, published by Turner Publishing Company (September 15, 2012) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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