Kumak's House: A Tale of the Far North

Reach for this book when your household feels a bit too crowded and your children are struggling with the concept of sharing space or feeling frustrated by the presence of siblings. It is a perfect choice for teaching perspective when little ones are complaining about what they lack rather than seeing the abundance of what they have. Set in the Far North, this humorous Inuit folktale follows Kumak, who believes his house is too small for his family. Following the paradoxical advice of an elder, he brings more and more Arctic animals into his home until the chaos reaches a tipping point. This story uses 'excess' to teach gratitude and is ideal for children ages 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate the way it uses humor and indigenous culture to reset a child's mood from grumpy to grateful.