The Moose of Ewenki by Gerelchimeg
Blackcrane, illustrated by Jiu Er, translated by Helen Mixter. PICTURE
BOOK. Greystone Books, 2019. $20. 9781771645386
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K. EL
(K-3)- ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Reindeer Ewenki people
hunt and raise reindeer. A hunter names Gee Skek unknowingly shot a female
moose that had a baby. The motherless
baby moose followed Gee Shek back to his campsite. The baby moose learned how
to drink reindeer milk and eat rice and bread.
Gee named the baby moose Xiao Han. As he grew, Xiao slept and stayed
with the reindeer. When Gee Shek hurt
his foot, Xaio followed him down to the settlement while Gee healed and never
left his side. In the human world Xiao
ran into trouble. He ate the wrong
foods, broke a fence, and was hunted by the humans. Gee Shek had no other
choice than to give Xiao back to the forest.
Although Xiao was not a reindeer, he spent the rest of his life
defending and protecting reindeer. Read
this heartwarming tale to find how Xiao survived the forest and what eventually
became of to Gee Shek.
This true story beloved
by children is a touching account of friendship based on true events described
by Indigenous Ewenki people. The illustrations
beautifully represent the emotions found in this great tale. The story will touch old and young at
heart. The last page has a fold out
illustration of Xaio as an adult moose that will thrill readers. We enjoyed this touching story.
Reviewer: SL
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