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Sweetest Kulu

Celina Kalluk
Illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis
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Sweetest Kulu

Celina Kalluk
Illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis
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CANADIAN0-2 YEARS36 PAGES
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Overall rating: 4.865979 / 5 from 97 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Sweetest Kulu: Inuktitut is a beautifully written bedtime poem that highlights the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants. The book is visually stunning and well-received for its lyrical storytelling and cultural significance.

Summary topics

  • Story Quality: 40%
  • Book Presentation: 50%

Review topics: [gift, artwork, art, book, value, story, illustrations, message, written, pictures, animals, title, pages, children, lessons, images, read, baby, addition, language, words, drawings, relationship, kids, baby shower gift, text, meaning].

Review highlights

  • "Gorgeous illustrations and an inspiring story, telling of how welcomed and celebrated a new child is." — Lkfd333
  • "Gorgeous illustrations and story, acknowledging the land we live on and those who are native to it." — Clara
  • "Such a beautiful and sweet story." — Aliea

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LOVE

"This is one of my favourite books that I gift to families who are welcoming a new baby. I love that it is written in an Indigenous language. The illustrations are beautiful and calming. The message is full of love."

— Anonymous (5/5)

Beautiful Children's Book

"Beautiful story and illustrations. My children's new favorite book. The messaging encourages positive values in the sweetest way. Highly recommend!"

— Cait (5/5)

Gorgeous book

"It's one of the most beautiful children books I've ever seen. Not only the illustration is gorgeous, but the narrative. Very connected to the inuit culture from Canada. Super recommended."

— Vivian (5/5)

Beautiful Storytelling

"A beautiful story filled with indigenous teachings."

— Gina (5/5)

Baby loves it.

"Incredibly beautiful pictures, fantastic story. Great gift."

— KLeo (5/5)

Love Giving at Baby Showers

"I love the art work and the simple message of having the nature in Canada put a baby to sleep."

— TheSubwayReader (5/5)

Very appropriate title.

"This is a book that I love to give as part of a baby gift . . . great content! Wonderful message!"

— Jackie F. (5/5)

Stunning imagery and meaning

"I love reading this book to my baby anytime of day and she often points to it to ask for this book! The illustrations are vivid and charming, and I love supporting an Inuit author. It is a beautiful way to learn about Northern wildlife and send a heartfelt message to your baby."

— Colleen (5/5)

Cute baby book

"Cute Canadian written book I bought for my niece. Highly recommend"

— Becca (5/5)

I’ve bought so many copies

"I buy this book for every new baby in my life! It’s always the perfect gift."

— Kels M. (5/5)

Q&A

  • Appropriate for: Ages 0-2 Years
  • Published date: Apr 01, 2018
  • No. of Pages: 36
  • Publisher: Inhabit Media
  • ISBN: 9781772271836
  • Dimensions: 8.0" W x 0.3" L x 10.0" H

"This picture book adaptation about a new child born in the Arctic succeeds in its new board book form. While the language is sophisticated and the text is longer than most found in board books, the lyrical quality will capture children's attention. The animated illustrations dominate each page and complement the text. This purchase should be considered to add diversity and elegance to board book collections." —School Library Journal

"Debut author Kalluk presents a series of warm affirmations for a newborn (the name "Kulu" is an Inuktitut term of endearment). Neonakis's artwork...offers a genuinely folklike sensibility and strong, dynamic compositions."—Publishers Weekly

“This is a terrific book for those who have a newborn in the house… And for those of us who just need a book that rights the world for us, that reminds us of that world in all its richness.”—American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)

“[A] lovely bedtime book . . . Young children will be captivated by the beauty of the Arctic world embracing little Kulu.”—Quill & Quire

Celina Kalluk was born and raised in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Zipporah Kalluk and Leonard Thibodeau. Celina has two brothers and five sisters, one sister-niece, and many more beautiful nieces and nephews. She also has four daughters of her own, Jazlin, Aulaja, Saima, and Ramata. She dedicates this book to all the mothers and fathers of this earth and to our wonderful children. Celina is also a visual artist and has illustrated several book covers and other literacy materials. Currently, she is the Inuktitut Language Specialist and Cultural Arts teacher for grades seven through twelve at Qarmartalik School in Resolute Bay. Sweetest Kulu is her first book for children.

Alexandria Neonakis is an illustrator and designer from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She currently lives with her cat, “Kitty,” in Santa Monica, California.

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