Chasing Bugs and Catching Minnows

Written by Becky Tootoo Illustrated by Emma Pedersen It’s springtime in Baker Lake, and Christine is enjoying a day outside in her community. Follow along as Christine chases bugs at the playground with her anaana, catches minnows with her cousins, and visits her ataatatsiaq and anaanatsiaq. At the back of the book, find discussion questions, a cutting/colouring activity, and a scavenger hunt bingo sheet! The Community Connection Series is a collection of fun and engaging stories set in different communities across Nunavut. Travel to each community and learn about celebrations, important landmarks, personal stories, and more! Perfect for both Northern and southern audiences, this series is intended to be read out loud to young children. Each book is reviewed to ensure it accurately depicts the featured community. Highlighting Nunavut authors and stories, the Community Connection Series is a celebration of life in the territory ISBN Bilingual English and Inuktitut ISBN: 9781774508664 Age Range 3-5 years old Dimensions 40 pages, 8" x 9" Publishing Date: September 22, 2026 Description: It’s springtime in Baker Lake, and Christine is enjoying a day outside in her community. Follow along as Christine chases bugs at the playground with her anaana, catches minnows with her cousins, and visits her ataatatsiaq and anaanatsiaq. At the back of the book, find discussion questions, a cutting/colouring activity, and a scavenger hunt bingo sheet! The Community Connection Series is a collection of fun and engaging stories set in different communities across Nunavut. Travel to each community and learn about celebrations, important landmarks, personal stories, and more! Perfect for both Northern and southern audiences, this series is intended to be read out loud to young children. Each book is reviewed to ensure it accurately depicts the featured community. Highlighting Nunavut authors and stories, the Community Connection Series is a celebration of life in the territory Downloadable Content: Find it here! Community Connections Series: Find the whole Community Connection series here!