Greenland - Children's Books

Part of the Kingdom of Denmark, Greenland is a beautiful, family-friendly destination.

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Children's Books about Greenland

D is for Dala Horse: A Nordic Countries Alphabet: Located in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic, the Nordic Countries/Territories are comprised of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Aland. And while they may share a region and some traditions, each has its own distinct geography, history, and heritage. Explore Greenland where, contrary to its name, more than 80 percent of the land is covered by an ice cap. It is home to the polar bear, as well as walrus, reindeer, and seal. Stop off in Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark - the statue of the Little Mermaid from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale can be found near the harbor. Visit Sweden's lively Jokkmokk Winter Market which draws visitors from around the world, or sample the tasty fare of a Swedish smorgasbord.

The Man of the Moon and Other Stories from Greenland: Based primarily on explorer and anthropologist Knud Rasmussen’s transcriptions of oral tales, the stories in this anthology of old Greenlandic myths and legends have been passed down through generations. This collection features stories about children and young people―stories that were told in the depths of winter, that the youngest listeners would one day tell to their own children. Talking animals, flying shamans, orphans so poor they have to walk barefoot through the snow, and men so strong they can carry a whale all on their own: you’ll meet all of them and more in this collection.

The Dragon's Hoard: Stories from the Viking Sagas: Meet the Vikings and enter their enchanting world full of warriors and battles, heroes and heroines, Berserkers, monsters and zombies, and of course, lots of magic. Illustrated throughout, these eleven amazing stories bring the Viking Sagas, tales they themselves told, to vivid life. A fantastic introduction to Viking mythology, these illustrated tales will have children captivated. [Mama Traveler Note: The author, Lari Don, notes where each story originates or comes from and where she found them. The stories are set in various locations, including Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Scotland, Greenland, Norway, Wales, and North America.]

The Raven's Gift: A True Story from Greenland: Home to the musk oxen, narwhal, polar bear, and raven, Greenland—the earth’s largest island—seems to hold the magic and mystery of the far north. What would it be like to visit there? To kayak along its remote shores, dogsled through its tundra, visit its tiny villages? With charming linoleum block prints, Kelly Dupre follows the long, difficult journey of two men. In simple words, she captures the tenacity and vitality of all that they see—and subtly reveals to children what can be learned from a place like Greenland.

Talloqut: A Story from West Greenland: Arnaaleq wants to be just like her anaana, but she has a lot to learn before taking on the traditional responsibilities of a woman. Follow Arnaaleq as she grows up and works hard to master the skills to earn her own talloqut. Learn about West Greenlandic traditions in this story by tattoo artist Paninnguaq Lind Jensen.

Leif the Lucky: Considered one of the finest works of Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire, Leif the Lucky will delight both children and adults with the story of Leif, son of Erik the Red, who sailed with his father and a Viking crew from Iceland to Greenland and then farther west to the continent of America.   In this charming and lavishly illustrated edition, Leif is a sturdy, adventurous Viking boy who crosses uncharted seas to arrive at “a beautiful land with forests of strange trees growing all the way down to the shores.” Leif wrestles with polar bear cubs, watches the fierce Norse gods race in the glow of the Northern Lights, and becomes a strong and courageous hunter.

Leif Eriksson (On My Own Biography): As a young man growing up in Iceland, Leif Ericsson had heard stories about a land to the west across the Atlantic Ocean. One day, he gathered a crew and set off to explore the land himself. He visited Greenland and landed at three different places, finally settling at “Vinland”, now Newfoundland, Canada, for the winter. When he returned home, he became a hero, and inspired many other Vikings to explore the new world.

Return of the Viking: It was a rainy Saturday afternoon in the Royal Ontario Museum when Joan, Wendy, and John met Leif Ericson of Brattalid, from Greenland. They pushed an ancient wooden door and walked thousands of years into the past with the Viking discover of Canada. This exciting ability to move about in time led the young people to strange places and exciting periods in Canada's history. In addition to Lief Ericson, they talked with Champlain about the fort in Quebec and shared a battle with Nils Van Shoultz on his illfated expedition to liberate Canada. Exciting historical events in Canadian history become vivid stories of adventure to these twentieth century young people and the characters they meet become real friends. Author Eva-Lis Wuorio was born in Finland, but when she was eleven her family moved to Canada, where she went to a university and an art school. She intended to be a sculptor, but instead she worked for two of Canada's largest newspapers in every capacity, from police-court reporter to feature writer and columnist. She was the first woman on the editorial board of Maclean's Magazine, writing on everything from earthquakes to riots, to European royalty. Return of the Viking was her first book. She wrote her second, The Canadian Twins, in the Balearic Islands, where she lived. Illustrator William Winter is a distinguished Canadian artist, well known for his many famous drawings of children.

A Family in Greenland (Families Around the World): Introduces young readers to the Bajare family of Kulusuk, Greenland, as they earn their living hunting seals, walruses, and polar bears.

Living With the Eskimos: In Greenland, a Land of Ice and Snow: Describes the homes, food, clothing, and everyday life of an Eskimo community in Greenland and includes information on animals that live in arctic regions.

Beato Goes to Greenland: Beato is a curious little cat with a heart for adventure. On his fifth birthday, Beato sets off to explore the world. Join Beato on his first adventure to Greenland. After Greenland, where might Beato go next? 

Dik-dik Goes to Greenland: Dik-dik is tired of the bright savanna sunshine and dreams of snow and snow angels. Then it happens!  A book about the cute African dik-dik antelope and a dream every child has -- to travel and see new places.

All About Greenland Sharks: Learn all about where Greenland sharks live, what they eat, and how they hunt. This non-fiction book gives information about the Greenland shark, one of the Arctic's most fascinating animals.

Escape Greenland (Wonderlist Adventures): Ezzy Skylar has inherited some of her geologist mother's daring along with her collection of special scarves. Now, along with her surgeon father and ten-year-old brother Luke, she has embarked on a trip to Greenland's Kangia Icefjord. But something isn't right.

Travels with Gannon and Wyatt: Greenland: Upon arriving in Ilulissat, Greenland, Gannon and Wyatt prepare for the adventure of a lifetime—a dogsled expedition in the Arctic! But before the explorers even crack a whip, they receive a desperate mayday call from an Inuit family that is stranded in the far north. Suddenly, Gannon and Wyatt’s expedition to study climate change and Greenlandic culture turns into something far more dangerous—a mission to save lives. As they rush north to rescue the family, led by Inuit guides, the brothers must steer clear of deadly hidden crevasses, hungry polar bears, and bitter cold as they race into an Arctic super-storm, putting even more lives in jeopardy—their own.  In the tradition of the historic journals kept by explorers such as Lewis and Clark, Dr. David Livingstone, and Captain James Cook comes the adventure series Travels with Gannon and Wyatt. From Africa to the South Pacific, these twin brothers have traveled the world. You never know what they will encounter as they venture into the wild, but one thing is certain wherever Gannon and Wyatt go, adventure is their constant companion.

Bonus! Coloring Book featuring Greenland

Greenland Coloring Book For Kids: With Interesting Facts: This coloring book is designed for children who want to learn about the wonderful country that is Greenland! This unique coloring book includes over 30 high-quality pages designed to entertain and engage, providing hours of coloring fun. Each page contains an interesting fact about Greenland which will help your child learn about the country, culture, food, language and people.