Gerelchimeg Blackcrane
Gerelchimeg Blackcrane is a multi-award-winning, bestselling author from Inner Mongolia, China, who has published dozens of books for children, some which have sold as many as five million copies in China. He currently lives on the Hulunbuir Grassland in Mongolia.
Kids Books (1)
Synopsis:
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.
Reviews
"A surprising bond between an elder hunter and a moose sheds light on the lives of an Inner Mongolian people.... Plodding, endearing, and humorous—not unlike a baby moose." - Kirkus Reviews
Educator Information
Recommended Ages: 5 to 9.
Recommended Grande Range: K to Grade 4.
Curriculum Connections: Fairy Tales and Folklore, Nature and Environment, People and Places, Global Studies
Additional Information
68 pages | 10.00" x 9.50"
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