I Am a Rock by Ashley Qilavaq-Savard, illustrated by Pelin Turgut. PICTURE BOOK. Inhabit Media, 2024. $18. 9781772274752
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL
Pauloosie, a young boy, wonders what rocks would say if they were alive. His anaana, an Inuktitut word for mom, helps him imagine what would they would say. Rocks get to see different animals, experience different seasons, and can hear sounds that humans might not even notice. Pauloosie discovers how much fun he can have with his rock friend.
This is a story about a boy and his mom using their imaginations. I liked this book because of the illustrations of what the rock sees and hears. It was also interesting to learn a few Inuktitut words. This book is a good example of personification and friendship.
Pauloosie comes from an Iqaluit culture.
Reviewer: A. Criswell, English Language Arts teacher
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