Teevee, N. (2009). Alego. Toronto, Ontario: Groundwood Books.
Summary:
Written in both English and Inuktitut, a young girl, Alego, goes clamming with her grandmother for the first time. There she finds interesting objects and collects them in her bucket. When her grandmother asks what the young girl has collected, the grandmother chuckles over her granddaughter’s curiosity. They return home and have a feast of clams and hot tea with the rest of the family.
Advisory Information
Themes:
a. Keeping with culture: Since the book was written in Inuktitut, readers are able to see how the written word can keep cultural traditions alive. Furthermore, the illustrations give the reader a chance to understand the environment of Cape Dorset as well as some of the clothing that Alego and her grandmother wear.
b. Curiosity: Alego’s innocence at the tide pools reinforces the idea that children need to explore the world around them and experience new things.
c. Family ties: Alego’s relationship with her grandmother is very loving and accepting towards Alego’s inquisitiveness at the beach, emphasizing the need for strong family bonds.
Age Recommendation:
This picture book would be acceptable for all ages, however, children from 4 to 8 would probably best understand the pictures and the text.
Other Information:
Ningeokuluk Teevee also completed the illustrations for this book.
Reaction:
This was my first introduction to the Inuktitut written language. I really enjoyed the bilingual text and the inside cover map to help readers locate where in Canada the story takes place. I think that children need to be exposed to many different types of language and cultures so that they understand the amount of diversity in the world and the capability to be accepting of other cultures.
Summary:
Written in both English and Inuktitut, a young girl, Alego, goes clamming with her grandmother for the first time. There she finds interesting objects and collects them in her bucket. When her grandmother asks what the young girl has collected, the grandmother chuckles over her granddaughter’s curiosity. They return home and have a feast of clams and hot tea with the rest of the family.
Advisory Information
Themes:
a. Keeping with culture: Since the book was written in Inuktitut, readers are able to see how the written word can keep cultural traditions alive. Furthermore, the illustrations give the reader a chance to understand the environment of Cape Dorset as well as some of the clothing that Alego and her grandmother wear.
b. Curiosity: Alego’s innocence at the tide pools reinforces the idea that children need to explore the world around them and experience new things.
c. Family ties: Alego’s relationship with her grandmother is very loving and accepting towards Alego’s inquisitiveness at the beach, emphasizing the need for strong family bonds.
Age Recommendation:
This picture book would be acceptable for all ages, however, children from 4 to 8 would probably best understand the pictures and the text.
Other Information:
Ningeokuluk Teevee also completed the illustrations for this book.
Reaction:
This was my first introduction to the Inuktitut written language. I really enjoyed the bilingual text and the inside cover map to help readers locate where in Canada the story takes place. I think that children need to be exposed to many different types of language and cultures so that they understand the amount of diversity in the world and the capability to be accepting of other cultures.
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