{"product_id":"aya-has-never-seen-a-bear-9781778403064","title":"Aya Has Never Seen a Bear","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An example of environmental stewardship in action ... gentle, appealingly straightforward narration sets a steady pace that reflects the story's theme of patience ... Understated and charming.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning glimpse into the rich culture and traditions of the Oroqen people from the beloved creators of \u003ci\u003eThe Moose of Ewenki\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA marvelous story about Aya, a young girl whose grandfather lives a traditional life in the mountains of northern China. He has introduced her to all the animals and plants of their region and the way of life of the Oroqen people. One morning, Aya's grandfather tells her that he will take her deep into the forest to see bears--something she has dreamed of for a long time. So off they ride, very quietly, through the fall woods. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with stunning illustrations, \u003ci\u003eAya Has Never Seen a Bear\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful introduction to one of the traditional peoples of China. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerelchimeg Blackcrane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greystone Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.31h x 10.87w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781778403064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2025 pg. 61\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGerelchimeg Blackcrane\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning Chinese Mongolian writer of natural literature and a breeder and trainer of native Chinese mastiffs. He has published many novels, including \u003ci\u003eBlack Flame\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGhost Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Dog Haranohai\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWolverine River\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlood Colt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmoke from Wolf Valley\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSix Seasons of Reindeer\u003c\/i\u003e. He has collaborated with Jiu'er on picture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Moose of Ewenki\u003c\/i\u003e, another story of a traditional people of Inner Mongolia, also published by Aldana Libros. His works have been translated into more than ten languages and sold internationally, exported abroad, with a wide readership of children and adults. He currently lives in the Hulunbuir grassland in Inner Mongolia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJiu'er\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning sculptor and picture book writer and the first female Chinese artist to be featured in the Honor List of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). She lives in Beijing, China, along with her Mongolian hunting dog, whose name is Huhe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Gerelchimeg Blackcrane \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47754006233245,"sku":"9781778403064","price":35.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9aa6d4d9-8988-4c1d-afdf-1255d1c1ed26.jpg?v=1774331571","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/aya-has-never-seen-a-bear-9781778403064","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}