The First Book of Eskimos

"The First Book of Eskimos" by Benjamin Brewster is an educational journey into the world of young Papik and Milak, siblings navigating the Arctic as part of the Eskimo community. Through vivid descriptions and illustrations, young readers uncover the unique cultural practices, resourcefulness, and resilience of the Eskimo people. Readers explore traditional customs like hunting and igloo construction, social structures, and daily lives that are deeply intertwined with the harsh, yet beautiful, Arctic environment, revealing both the beauty and challenges of their world, along with the changes brought about by the introduction of new technologies. This narrative carefully introduces children to this unique culture so they can understand the traditions of the Eskimo people.