Baseball Bats for Christmas
Baseball Bats for Christmas by Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak is a revised edition published by Annick Press, Limited on October 14, 2025. This 32-page children’s book invites readers into the world of 1955 Repulse Bay, where Arvaarluk and his friends encounter a unique surprise when Rocky Parsons lands his plane. The story captures the children’s imaginative response to the unfamiliar sight of trees, leading to a creative idea of using them as baseball bats.
In this edition, the narrative retains the charm of the original while featuring stunning new illustrations that highlight the Arctic landscape. Readers will find a portrayal of community life and the resourcefulness of children as they navigate their environment. The book explores themes related to sports, culture, and geography, making it a delightful addition to children’s literature.
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Celebrate the 35th anniversary of this beloved holiday classic with a fresh edition that preserves the magic of the original story and brings it to life with stunning new illustrations.
The year is 1955. Arvaarluk and his friends watch Rocky Parsons land his plane on the ice in Repulse Bay, a tiny community “smack dab on the Arctic Circle.” Having never seen trees before, the children try to guess what the six green spindly things are that Rocky delivers. One of the boys has a brilliant idea: why not use them as baseball bats?
Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak is one of Canada’s foremost storytellers. Baseball Bats for Christmas captures the warmth and cadence of his voice as he describes the close-knit life of his community and the ingenuity he and his friends demonstrated when faced with something wholly unfamiliar.
Award-winning Inuk illustrator Coco Apunnguaq Lynge draws inspiration from the iconic work of Inuk artist Germaine Arnaktauyok to immerse the reader in the beauty of the Arctic landscape.
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