The Story of the Fox and the Wolf = Unikkaaqtuaq Tiriganiarmik Amarurmiglu
The Story of the Fox and the Wolf = Unikkaaqtuaq Tiriganiarmik Amarurmiglu
Fox is confused.
Fox thinks Wolf is playing a trick on him.
Fox decides to play a trick on Wolf.
“I will show you how. But you must do exactly as I say,” says Fox.
Fox is enjoying a day of ice fishing on a frozen lake when Wolf strolls by and notices Fox's success. Eager to outdo Fox, Wolf asks to be taught the art of catching fish on the frozen lake. Suspicious of Wolf's intentions and fearing a trick, Fox decides to play a cunning trick on Wolf first. Agreeing to teach him, Fox leads Wolf onto the frozen lake.
Under Fox's guidance, Wolf digs two holes, albeit in less-than-ideal locations. Then, Fox instructs Wolf to venture to the center of the lake and dig another hole in the ice. As per Fox's suggestion, Wolf submerges his tail into the fishing hole to lure fish. However, after some time, Wolf's tail becomes frozen in the ice, forcing him to leave it behind as he escapes the lake.
The illustrations in The Story of the Fox and the Wolf are skillfully created using digital design, lending a contemporary feel to the story.
This engaging bilingual picture book recounts a traditional Inuit folktale in both Inuit and English. The Inuit text appears first, followed by the English translation. While the story is simple, it serves as an excellent introduction to the Inuit language for young children. The book provides a valuable opportunity for students to learn about Indigenous traditional stories and languages in an accessible format.
Yina Liu is a doctoral student in language and literacy at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.