Blackcrane Gerelchimeg - The Moose Of Ewenki - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year and a Junior Library Guide Selection! From one of China's most beloved bestselling children's authors comes this touching story of friendship and empathy which celebrates the traditional way of life for the Indigenous Ewenki peoples of Mongolia. When a Mongolian elder named Gree Shrek hunts a female moose by mistake her young calf is left behind. Saddened by her loss Gree Shrek names the calf Xiao Han (Little Moose ) and the moose and man form an authentic attachment. Xiao Han accompanies Gree Shrek as the hunter - gatherer herds reindeer sets up camp forages for food in the forest and visits his peoples village where many fun adventures happen. But as the little moose grows bigger Gree Shrek knows he must return his companion to the forest. Richly detailed painterly illustrations by Chinese fine artist Jiu er bring authenticity and beauty to this thoughtful book which illuminates the traditional and vanishing way of life for the Ewenki peoples of Inner Mongolia. An Aldana Libros Book Greystone Kids
Title: The Moose Of Ewenki
Author(s): Blackcrane Gerelchimeg, Jiu Er
Publisher: Greystone Books Canada
Barcode: 9781771645386
Pages: 68 Pages, Color Illustrations Throughout
Publication Date: 9/30/2019
Series: Aldana Libros
Category: Wildlife (Children's / Teenage)