On page 6, the author mentions the word “kamotiq.” As a class, use the glossary to determine its meaning. Repeat this process with other words throughout the story.
Note to Teacher: Familiarize yourself with the glossary words before reading. On page 9, the author mentions the dogs taking Pudlo and Kapik to the edge of the “main floe.” What does that mean? Notice the spelling of “floe.” How is it pronounced? Look at the different spellings of the word.
Look up images of ice floes on the internet. Ensure that the students understand where Pudlo and Kapik have built their iglu.