
How the Husky Got Its Mask
An Alaska Tall Tale
$23.54
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
7 January 2026
Summary
Set in the Alaskan wilderness, “How the Husky Got Its Mask” is a dynamic survival legend and tall tale about how Alaska huskies earned their iconic white masks.
Sam and his husky, Sitka, live a happy life in the Alaskan wilderness, until a hard winter exhausts their store of food and pushes them to make a risky mid-winter journey through the mountain pass. When disaster strikes—an avalanche—Sitka mounts a heroic effort to rescue Sam and earns herself the distinctive white face mask Al…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781632175724 |
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| ISBN-10: | 163217572X |
| Author: | Levi Homstad |
| Publisher: | Blue Star Press |
| Imprint: | Little Bigfoot |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 7 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 159g |
| Dimensions: | 3mm x 216mm x 275mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-10 |

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Critics Review
A tall tale about man’s best friend, this picture book will enchant animal lovers of all ages. Sitka and her human, Sam, live in the wilds of Alaska; though life isn’t easy, they have always helped one another make it through. When their food runs out during an especially long winter, they risk the snowy wilderness to reach a frozen mountain lake. When an avalanche buries Sam in the snow, Sitka’s heroism saves the day—and leaves a lasting impression.
—Foreword Reviews
“An Alaskan Tall Tale that draws young readers into the kind of adventure legends are made of—both educating and entertaining.”
— Readers’ Favorite
Levi Homstad
Levi Homstad was born and raised in Alaska, and has since lived all over the world. He is an artist and photographer, as well as a communications professional with a Master’s Degree in Public Media from Fordham University in New York. He is a passionate supporter of the people who work to make the world a better place.
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