--- product_id: 11058508 title: "Whale Snow Paperback – Illustrated, July 1, 2004" brand: "dahl edwardsonannie patterson" price: "€ 18.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/11058508-whale-snow-paperback-illustrated-july-1-2004 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Whale Snow Paperback – Illustrated, July 1, 2004 **Brand:** dahl edwardsonannie patterson **Price:** € 18.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Whale Snow Paperback – Illustrated, July 1, 2004 by dahl edwardsonannie patterson - **How much does it cost?** € 18.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/11058508-whale-snow-paperback-illustrated-july-1-2004) ## Best For - dahl edwardsonannie patterson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dahl edwardsonannie patterson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Whale Snow Paperback – Illustrated, July 1, 2004 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SWx1EkY-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Important book to learn about Inupiaq culture *by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020* This book is well-written with beautiful illustrations that sprawl all the way across the pages. It tells a story of important whaling customs and beliefs, teaches some small language snippets, and portrays a love for one's people and the animals that feed your community. There is celebration for warm food, for sharing your abundance with your neighbors, and celebration for the whale that gave that to them. It's a good way to either teach your Inupiaq or Inuit kids about culture, a way to teach your non-Inupiaq kids about other people's customs, or could be used as a conversation about where our food comes from and how important it is to give thanks and care for the animals, because let's be realistic: we eat animals, and your kids will eventually find out what's in the chicken nuggets!! On that note, I've seen some reviewers saying our whaling is barbaric, which is honestly just plain racist and wrong. In the circum-polar region, a head of broccoli can cost $12 USD and produce, milk, etc is all flown in and therefore out of our price range. How people eat is not only a means of culture and spirituality, it's a means of survival. One whale feeds an entire community when grocery stores are not an option. Responsible whaling was never an issue with Indigenous peoples, taking only what we need to live. Great history lesson opportunity that's not taught in schools :)All in all, this book is beautiful, accurate, and a great resource for education! It's a little wordy for younger kids but summarizing could be good -- my 6yo easily sits through it as it is though. I highly recommend it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful northern Alaska tale *by Y***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2022* Beautiful illustrations and fictional story that tells aspects of life in north alaskan culture. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Village Voices From Alaska *by A***L on Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2003* There have been many books, including children's books,written about Arctic Alaska and the Inupiat who have lived there for thousands of years, and thrived in the harsh environment. But most of the authors have been outsiders.Now here is a children's book about subsistence whaling written by residents of a primarily Inupiat Eskimo community in Arctic Alaska. It features a young boy Amiqqaq who learns about the "fat snow" or "whale snow" which comes in spring when a whale has given itself to the people, to help nourish and sustain them. He also learns about whaling and the spirit of the whale.The book is well written by Debby Dahl Edwardson,and beautifully and sensitively illustrated by Annie Patterson. Reflecting the title of "Whale Snow," Patterson has managed to include big fat snow flakes in every illustration, even those showing the interior of a house.Both Edwardson and Patterson live in Barrow, Alaska, the farthest north community in the United States. And this local perspective helps develop the story and illustrations to a very high level.It is a great book to read to your children some chilly evening. In addition to the story, Edwardson has included background on subsistence whaling and a list of "Words to Know" in the Inupiaq language. So readers young and old can be informed at the same time they are fascinated with the story and art work.Enjoy the book!Earl --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/11058508-whale-snow-paperback-illustrated-july-1-2004](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/11058508-whale-snow-paperback-illustrated-july-1-2004) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*