Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull

Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull is a charming picture book based on the author's own childhood in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, following young Elisapee as she falls in love with a baby seagull named Nau that her father brings home. She feeds and nurtures Nau, helps her learn to fly, and watches her grow — until the day comes when Nau is ready to return to the wild and Elisapee must learn the bittersweet lesson of letting go.

This book is a wonderful choice for students because it provides a warm and authentic glimpse into childhood life in the Canadian Arctic and Inuit culture, while exploring themes of compassion, responsibility for animals, and the natural cycles of care and release.

Publishing Details

Author : Nancy Mike

Illustrator : Charlene Chua

Author Nationality : Canada

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 44

Size: 11.0 x 8.7 inches

Year Published: 2017

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Animals, Indigenous People, Family, Nature