This picture book is based upon an Inuit legend of the Tuniq people. They were giant with exceptional strength. The story is about Tuniq who is teased and not believed that he is strong. While proving his strength, he is finally accepted and believed. The illustrations in this story are wonderful and are able to tell the story as well as the text. This is a great addition to a multi-cultural library, especially one that contains fables, legends and folktales from around the world. Discussions about what the message is in this book will bring out many ideas of acceptance, judging others etc. A winner. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley. ( )

Siuluk: The Last Tuniq is a story based on Inuit folklore regarding a race of giants called Tuniit or Tuniq. Siuluk is teased by his fellows because of his size, and strength. They call him the last Tuniq, the last of the giants. There are some, though, who do not believe he is as strong, even though he can carry seals and walrus over his shoulder with ease! Siuluk, tired of being harassed, issues a challenge to match his strength. Needless to say, average people can't…

I read this with my cubs, and we all enjoyed it. The artwork is absolutely lovely, and I appreciate that it is based on Inuit lore. It's a fairly simple story with deep meaning- acceptance. Siuluk had to fight for his acceptance. He was a huge man, and clearly strong, yet he was pestered into proving it. We shouldn't need to justify ourselves for other people's opinions. This is also a story about patience. Rather than getting angry, and lashing out, Siuluk calmly set up his challenge. Highly recommended as part of any young reader's library.

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