Description

Book Synopsis

In this story from West Greenland, one young girl tries to teach her mischievous little sister a lesson by telling her the Inuit traditional story of Takannaaluk.

Pivik is the laziest little sister! She is always complaining about helping Anaana and stealing the best food for herself. Fed up, her big sister, Ukaleq, seizes the chance to teach Pivik a lesson. Ukaleq tells Pivik the story of how Takannaaluk became the Mother of Sea Mammals. Ukaleq warns Pivik not to anger Takannaaluk by being greedy, or their community will starve. Pivik is so scared she can?t sleep! Will Ukaleq?s lesson finally teach Pivik to put others before herself?

Explore a spooky legend from the deep waters of West Greenland from Paninnguaq Lind Jensen, the author of Talloqut.

Pivik Learns from Takannaaluk: English Edition

Product form

£19.79

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £21.99 – you save £2.20 (10%)

Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Tue 13 Jan 2026.

A Hardback by Paninnguaq Lind Jensen, Hannah Barrett

Out of stock


    View other formats and editions of Pivik Learns from Takannaaluk: English Edition by Paninnguaq Lind Jensen

    Publisher: Inhabit Education Books Inc.
    Publication Date: 17/01/2023
    ISBN13: 9781774505830, 978-1774505830
    ISBN10: 1774505835

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    In this story from West Greenland, one young girl tries to teach her mischievous little sister a lesson by telling her the Inuit traditional story of Takannaaluk.

    Pivik is the laziest little sister! She is always complaining about helping Anaana and stealing the best food for herself. Fed up, her big sister, Ukaleq, seizes the chance to teach Pivik a lesson. Ukaleq tells Pivik the story of how Takannaaluk became the Mother of Sea Mammals. Ukaleq warns Pivik not to anger Takannaaluk by being greedy, or their community will starve. Pivik is so scared she can?t sleep! Will Ukaleq?s lesson finally teach Pivik to put others before herself?

    Explore a spooky legend from the deep waters of West Greenland from Paninnguaq Lind Jensen, the author of Talloqut.

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account