An environmental fable from Mongolia that promotes the love of nature.
Contains spectacular and authentic art, showing a vanishing way of life.
A great book for animal lovers and those interested in diverse cultures.
Written by one of the bestselling children's authors in China, who is also active in preserving traditional ways of life in Mongolia.
Includes a gate-fold to illustrate just how big the moose became
Illustrated by a female fine artist, also from Mongolia.
LEVELINGGuided Reading Level: O
Common Core State Standards
W.3.2,3,4,7,8,10
RL.3.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10
L.3.3,4,4a,4c,5,5a,5b,5c,6
RF.3.3,3b,3c,3d,4,4a,4c
SL.3.1,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6
Next Generation Science Standards
3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
3-LS4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
3-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity