The Orphan and the Polar Bear

After a polar bear elder sees an orphan mistreated by a band of hunters who often leave him alone after they have finished their labors, he takes pity on the boy since he knows he will have to walk a long way home. He brings the boy home with him, and he and the other polar bears teach him survival......more

I keep trying to picture this in its original oral form, because I think it may have been less confusing that way. I feel like it kind of skips around and doesn’t fully explain some confusing parts. However, this captures a traditional story told by an Inuit storyteller and has lovely illustrations.......more

A traditional Inuit tale retold for contemporary audiences.......more

This is a folk tale from the Inuit North about how a little boy is trained by polar bears to be a capable hunter and man. It is lengthy and full of difficult words, so would be better suited for an older audience. The images are lovely.......more