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Tuktuk: Tundra Tale (Arbordale Collection) Hardcover – Picture Book, August 25, 2016

by Robin Currie (Author), Phyllis Saroff (Illustrator)
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As the sun begins to set, arctic animals scurry to prepare for the dark, cold winter. Tuktuk the collared lemming is almost ready for the long winter night all he needs is warm fur to line his nest. When one furry kamik (boot) slips off an Inuit driver s sled, Tuktuk is in luck! But as he drags it home, Putak the polar bear, Aput the arctic fox, and Masak the caribou eye this little lemming s prize and want it for their own. Tuktuk thinks fast, but can he outwit the other animals and convince them that one furry kamik is no good for anyone bigger than a lemming?

This fictional story includes a 4-page For Creative Minds section in the back of the book and a 34-page cross-curricular Teaching Activity Guide online. Tuktuk is vetted by experts and designed to encourage parental engagement. Its extensive back matter helps teachers with time-saving lesson ideas, provides extensions for science, math, and social studies units, and uses inquiry-based learning to help build critical thinking skills in young readers. The Spanish translation supports ELL and dual-language programs. The enhanced ebook reads aloud in both English and Spanish with word highlighting and audio speed control to promote oral language skills, fluency, pronunciation, text engagement, and reading comprehension.

Keywords: habitat (tundra), polar night, seasons, trickster , adaptations, geography, Inuit, northern lights, north star,

Tuktuk: un cuento sobre la tundra (Spanish version)
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - Preschool
  5. Lexile measure
    AD580L
  6. Dimensions
    8.7 x 0.4 x 10.1 inches
  7. Publisher
    Arbordale Publishing
  8. Publication date
    August 25, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    1628558792
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1628558791
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"This expertly translated Spanish-language edition of Tuktuk: Tundra Tale is one readers will not soon forget...VERDICT A top pick for Spanish-language collections for the quality of the translation and the kid-friendly humor.-Mary Margaret Mercado, Pima County Public Library, Tucson, AZ This expertly translated Spanish-language edition of Tuktuk: Tundra Tale is one readers will not soon forget...VERDICT A top pick for Spanish-language collections for the quality of the translation and the kid-friendly humor.-Mary Margaret Mercado, Pima County Public Library, Tucson, AZ-School Library Journal

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Former librarian Robin Currie grew up in an age when librarians still had card catalogs and her own struggles with spelling (from dyslexia) stifled her early attempts at writing. Since working first on an electric typewriter with autocorrect and later on computers with spell-check, Robin has authored more than two dozen books, including Rainbows and Ice Cream: Storytimes About Things Kids Like (ILA Quality Time Award), Mudluscious: Stories and Activities Featuring Food for Preschool Children, The Baby Bible Storybook, and Baby Bible Stories about Jesus. She is a Lutheran pastor and has done volunteer work in China, South Africa, India, Russia, Morocco, Thailand, and Tanzania. Robin and her husband enjoy five grandchildren and their cat, Hairy Potter.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arbordale Publishing (August 25, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1628558792
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1628558791
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD580L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - Preschool
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.7 x 0.4 x 10.1 inches
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Robin Currie

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After years of work as a librarian and clergyperson, I am retired from the Responsible World. I write books, serve local churches, and travel!

Master of Library Science, University Of Iowa

Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Ordained clergy: Trinity Episcopal and St Paul Lutheran churches, both in Wheaton IL

Children's librarian: Palatine Public Library, Addison Public Library, Glen Ellyn Public Library

Volunteer literacy teacher: China, Tanzania, Peru, Thailand, Russia, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Morocco, Greek refugee camp

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JBM
5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing, Majestic, and Beautiful Book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016
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There are few books for children that are as mesmerizing in both words and illustration as TukTuk: Tundra Tale. Children and adults will be swept up into the majestic landscapes of the arctic and be charmed by the savvy, adorable, and slightly devious little TukTuk, the collard lemming. The story is a wonderful way to teach children about the animals of the arctic and the world they live in. I really wish I could have a stuffed animal version of TukTuk. Every page I just wanted to pick TukTuk up and cuddle! The author brought her A game. The words are magical if read aloud to children. The illustrator brought the animals to life in an lifelike yet playful style. Every page is a delight. TukTuk: Tundra is enchanting, wonderful,and downright gorgeous. Highly recommended!
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C. M. Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a charming and funny story filled with the cleverness of TukTuk the lemming
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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This is a charming and funny story filled with the cleverness of TukTuk the lemming. Children will enjoy exploring the arctic with TukTuk and his fellow critters. The illustrations pop with vivid liveliness. New words are introduced, bringing another pleasure to enjoy. Definitely a story to be read time and again.
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Urania Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016
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Great story and beatuful illustrations.
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Lynn A. D.
5.0 out of 5 stars educational entertaining nature story with life-like illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017
Tuktuk: Tundra Tale by Robin Currie is educational in disguise, and children will love the accurate illustrations by Phyllis Saroff.

This story is set in the Arctic, “at the top of the world”, and on the first double spread we see an Inuit driver controlling his dog sled over the snow and ice. What we also see, that he does not, is one of his waterproof boots – a kamik – fall off the sled and land right beside a furry little animal named Tuktuk. Tuktuk is a collard lemming and he decides the kamik with its warm fur will be just right to help keep him warm as the colder weather of winter sets in.

As Tuktuk is dragging the kamik the long way to his burrow, Putak the polar bear sees it and wants it. Tuktuk knows he can’t win against a polar bear so he comes up with a silly idea, convincing the bear the kamik is for his nose. The bear tries it on his nose but it makes him sneeze so ambles away without the boot.

Using the rule of threes, Robin Currie brings two more animals who try to take the kamik from Tuktuk. Tuktuk has silly ideas for each of them and they leave without his find.

The rich, bold illustrations are amazing in Tuktuk: Tundra Tale. Each page is a feast for the eyes and adds great detail to the description in the story of the northern clime. “Polaris appeared in the expanding night sky …” “The Northern Lights shone …”

In the back of the book is a section called For Creative Minds, in which the reader will find very interesting information – Polar Seasons, Arctic Skies, Arctic Vocabulary, Life in the Cold: Animal Fun Facts – with illustrations from the book coinciding with the information. Beautifully done!

Tuktuk: Tundra Tale by Robin Currie is a book to treasure, both for its amusing adventure of a clever collard lemming and for the information revealed in its fabulous illustrations by Phyllis Saroff. Readers will discover more details with each read through.
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Sarah F
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever lemming, cute story
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2016
While this story was written for a slightly older audience than my 4-year-old twins, my boys loved it anyway, and sat still through the whole book! They enjoyed the illustrations (which are terrific), and were excited to find out each new "silly place" the little lemming would suggest, even if they didn't quite catch on to Tuktuk's strategy. They were also quite proud of themselves for learning the word "caribou!" There's a great glossary of terms in the back, as well as some animal facts and information about Arctic conditions in general. So, while a somewhat older child (maybe age 6 and up?) would benefit more from the educational section than my sons did, I would still highly recommend the book for the story alone, even for younger kiddos.
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James Riggio
5.0 out of 5 stars complete with a vocabulary list and fun facts in the back of the book
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
Tuktuk is a charming story set in the Arctic; an engaging opportunity for students to learn about this distant land, complete with a vocabulary list and fun facts in the back of the book. The main character, Tuktuk is absolutely adorable as he outsmarts the other arctic animals in order to keep his furry kamik. The Arctic animals are beautifully illustrated. I especially like how the illustrator perfectly captures Tuktuk's sly personality which shines through in his cute facial expressions. Perfect for 2nd and 3rd graders and would be a great addition to the classroom and school library. Highly recommend for Grandparent gifts!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016
This is such a great book! My two-year-old loves the pictures and repeating the fun words and sounds. My older child enjoys the story about how clever Tuktuk is. I love that it isn’t your typical story; it is set in a unique location with animals that usually aren’t in most children’s books. The vocabulary and information on the arctic in the back is such a great addition to expand on your child’s knowledge of other cultures.
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MCMH
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever Book, Clever Tuktuk
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016
Tiny, little Tuktuk must use his wits to outlast the larger animals and survive in the Artic wilderness. This beautifully written and illustrated book shows children that smarts and perseverance are wonderfully important characteristics, perhaps even more so than size and brawn. The story is delightful and the snipets about Artic wildlife and environment are sure to ignite a child's curiosity about the great north. Highly recommend.
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