The Pencil
The Pencil by Susan Avingaq is a children’s book published by Inhabit Media Incorporated in April 2025. This 36-page edition, written in English, presents a touching narrative centered around Susan and her sister Rebecca, who enjoy watching their mother write letters to people in other camps. When their mother leaves to assist a neighbor, the siblings, along with their brother Peter, find themselves searching for something to do until their father introduces them to a special pencil, leading to a series of imaginative drawings.
Readers will discover a story that emphasizes the importance of using resources wisely, as Susan’s drawing adventures with the pencil unfold. The narrative draws on themes of family life and humor, while also providing a glimpse into the geography and culture of life in an iglu. This book invites young readers to explore the world through the lens of childhood experiences and creativity, making it a delightful addition to any children’s library.
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“[A] wonderful and touching story” — New York Time Book Review
“A breath of warmth from the far north”– Kirkus Reviews
Susan and her sister, Rebecca, love watching their mother write letters to people in other camps. Their mother has one precious pencil, and she keeps it safe in her box for special things. One afternoon, their mother leaves the iglu to help a neighbour, and Susan, Rebecca, and their brother Peter are left with their father. They play all their regular games but are soon out of things to do–until their father brings out the pencil! As Susan draws and draws, the pencil grows shorter and shorter. What will their mother think when she comes home? Based on author Susan Avingaq’s childhood memories of growing up in an iglu, this charming story introduces young readers to the idea of using things wisely.
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