Tanna’s Puppy is the third installment of authors Rachel and Sean Qitsualik‑Tinsley’s acclaimed series of children’s books that explore Rachel’s childhood experiences with Arctic animals.  Training dogs has been a strong Inuit tradition for generationsSled dogs in Inuit communities are valued working animals with a clear and important purpose. Tanna has always known that dogs are not pets. They are not meant to live in houses. Then one day, Tanna is given a puppy to raise. Tanna is sure her father will not let her keep Dandy as a pet. She eventually convinces her father to let Dandy into the house, just as a test. Will Dandy’s love for her owners win Father over to having a dog as a pet? A heartwarming tale of the unique realities of Northern life and the changing definitions of what it means to be a family. Praise for the Tanna''s Animals series! "Based on Burt Award–winning, Inuit-Cree author Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley’s childhood memories of growing up on Baffin Island, this outstanding picture book shares essential teachings on the importance of responsibility, patience, and respect."—★ Quill & Quire, Starred Review "Tanna’s Owl by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley, illustrated by Yong Ling Kang (Inhabit Media, 5-7) perfectly captures the sense of connection between the Inuit and the Arctic environment they live in."— The Globe and Mail Format Inbunden Omfång 32 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Inhabit Media Inc Utgivningsdatum 2024-10-08 ISBN 9781772275520