Tanna's Animals

"Stories have hearts, just like people. And the heart of this story is true, even if the things said or done have been switched around a bit." In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed Tanna's Owl, Tanna finds a small, grey lemming, far too cute to turn over to the scientist who has sent the children out to gather lemmings for his research. Instead, Tanna deems Fluffi to be a family member and attempts to raise the lemming in her home. But when the lemming strays from its cozy bed behind the stove and into Tanna's mother's things, Tanna is forced to consider whether she has really done what is best for Fluffi. Is it possible to treat something poorly by trying to treat it well? Based on the author's own life experience of growing up in the Arctic and raising baby animals, this heartwarming story teaches young readers the value of hard work, helping, and caring. "Based on Burt Award–winning, Inuit-Cree author Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley's childhood memories of growing up on Baffin Island, this outstanding picture book shares essential teachings on the importance of responsibility, patience, and respect."-★ Quill & Quire, Starred Review "Tanna's Owl by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, illustrated by Yong Ling Kang (Inhabit Media, 5-7) perfectly captures the sense of connection between the Inuit and the Arctic environment they live in."- The Globe and Mail "[T]his story gives a well-rounded picture of caring for a wild animal that doesn't diminish the hard or unpleasant aspects of that experience-shown to great effect in Kang's simple yet expressive illustrations. However, it also reinforces the Inuit belief that no one owns an animal. Based on Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley's own childhood experience, this #OwnVoices story accessibly incorporates aspects of the authors' Inuit-Cree (Rachel) and Scottish-Mowhawk (Sean) ancestry and expertise in Arctic traditions."-Booklist "The heartwarming text is based on Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley's (Inuit-Cree) own childhood experiences...Kang's use of a soft, muted palette pairs well with the text to make the story come alive for readers. Ably demonstrates to young readers the value of doing a difficult but important job."-Kirkus Reviews "A realistic and entertaining tale of animal rescue and the thrill of seeing an animal return to the wild to live."-School Library Journal "Tanna is an engaging character. Readers can easily empathize with Tanna when she adopts Fluffi...The Qitsualik-Tinsley team's story is tender and stirring"–Canadian Children's Booknews Tanna is a young girl living in a small Arctic community in the mid-twentieth century. As she explores the tundra around her, she learns many lessons from the animals that live on the Land and fly in the grand Sky. Lessons about how to treat creatures, both big and small, and how the way she treats them affects everything around her. Based on Inuk author Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley's childhood experiences, this story celebrates the interconnectedness of a curious young girl and the animals she encounters. Inspired by a true story! • Based on Burt Award-winning author Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley's (Inuit-Cree) lived experience of growing up in the Arctic. • Shares essential teachings on the importance of responsibility, patience, and respect. • Celebrates the interconnectedness of Arctic ecology. • An #OwnVoices story. Marketing Plans • E-galleys offered on Edelweiss. • Targeted outreach to kids book Instagram reviewers • Advance reader copies sent to all reps. • Advance reader copies sent to all major children's print and digital literary media outlets. • Advertising in wholesaler catalogs • F&P levelled • Teacher's guide will be available • Co-op available "Utterly engaging, this is my new favorite don't-take-critters-into-your-houses lesson in picture book form."-School Library Journal "The seque