{"product_id":"the-most-amazing-bird-9781773214184","title":"The Most Amazing Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA young girl discovers nature's surprising beauty in this tale from a renowned Inuk storyteller. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Aggataa goes for a cold winter walk with her grandmother, she's surprised by a sudden \u003ci\u003eCRAH\u003c\/i\u003e  All the birds have flown south for the winter except one kind--the \u003ci\u003etulugarguat\u003c\/i\u003e, the ravens. They're the ugliest birds that Aggaataa has ever seen. They look like they slept in their coats--coats that don't even fit  However, as the winter slowly moves towards spring, Aggataa connects with one small raven in particular.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the seasons change in full, the ravens leave and are replaced by seagulls, cranes, geese, ducks, and swans--all of them far more elegant than the \"Ugly Bird.\" But where Aggataa once thought the ravens odd for visiting during the harshest part of the year, she now finds herself watching the horizon, waiting for the return of the most amazing bird.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis touching story by award-winning author Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak reminds us of our lasting connection to nature, while art by celebrated illustrator Andrew Qappik, CM, illuminates the enduring magic of the changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQappik, Andrew:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAndrew Qappik, CM has always been inspired by vivid memories of his respected Elders and their stories. He is a member of the Order of Canada and is well-known throughout the Canadian Arctic for his design of the flag for Nunavut, as well as the territory's coat of arms and official logo. He lives in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKusugak, Michael Arvaarluk:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMichael Arvaarluk Kusugak is an Inuk storyteller who grew up in Repulse Bay, NWT (now Naujaat, Nunavut). During his childhood, his family traveled by dog sled, living a traditional Inuit lifestyle. He is the author of many picture books, including Northern Lights: The Soccer Trails, winner of the Ruth Schwartz Award.\u003cbr\u003e He won the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children's Literature in 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annick Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50510619181330,"sku":"9781773214184","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_13a4e0da-a795-4766-8d59-f6374c5943d6.jpg?v=1730930479","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-most-amazing-bird-9781773214184","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}