I Would Give You My Tail, written by Tanya Tagaloq, it the story of a little boy named Kalluk. When Kalluls mother knows that she will be having Kalluk’s little brother of sister, Kalluk has the important job of going to his grandparents camp to get his grandmother, so she can help his mother. While on the journey Kalluk learns from nature and different animals, as well as his grandmother about happiness, peace, and love. Al of these encounters helps Kalluk prepare to be a big brother, and know how to best care for his new sibling. I loved the themes in this book, the importance of happiness, peace, family, and taking care of each other. I also appreciated that this book might show an example of the Inuit people, and shared some terms for children to learn! I recommend this book for little ones, especially those expecting a baby sibling, friend, or relative.
Thank you to NetGalley, and to the author, illustrator, and publisher of this book for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A really sweet story following an Inuk child's journey to becoming a big brother.

The older the child, the more they'll get out of this book. I especially enjoyed the ending.

There's a whole lot of metaphor, so a child who hasn't yet built strong enough vocabulary skills may take this too literally and get confused in parts. And the quick switch from talking to the animals to reminiscing on eating the animals gave me whiplash, but I think my reaction stems from culture and certainly can't be held against the author/the book.

{Thank you bunches to NetGalley, Tanya Tagaq and publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!}

This heartwarming tale follows a young boy, Kalluk, on a journey to his grandmother's home when his mother goes into labor. The story beautifully explores themes of family, responsibility, gratitude, and love. Given the urgency of the situation, does the boy's lengthy journey and the grandmother's eventual arrival coincide with the birth? Overall it’s a lovely message that makes for great conversations.

This is about a boy in a journey through woods while his mother is in labor with his younger sibling. There's a lot of discussion about being grateful, which is a nice message for children.

I wish I had been reading a hardback copy instead of a digital copy because I wouldn’t have been so disappointed when I turned the next page to discover the end already. Such a sweet story with appealing hand drawn illustrations. A gentle, peaceful book that speaks of how giving kindness to others makes your own heart happy. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Kalluk goes on a journey. His mother is about to give birth, and she needs his grandmother's help. On his journey, he encounters many animals and other elements of nature, and they each explain why they are happy and grateful. The illustrations are simple and lovely. This story left me with a warm feeling and a reminder of the joy that can be found in looking for happiness and gratitude every day.

Thanks to #netgalley for this advance reading copy. #IWouldGiveYouMyTail

Little Kalluk is walking to his grandmother’s camp. Along the way, he asks different animals why they are so happy. Each has a different answer but they would all give someone they love their tail if they could.
A beautiful little story about love, nature and gratefulness with a little nature magic thrown in. The illustrations are lovely and interesting.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for this DRC.
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When Kalluk's mother goes into labor, he must take the trip to get his grandmother. Along the way, he stops to talk with nature and the animals, and learns that their activities and existence help provide for Kalluk and his family. When he and his grandmother finally return home, he bestows this learned wisdom to his new baby sister.

A very sweet, timeless story of gratitude.

(Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.)