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MacKids supports Animals Asia in their efforts to save Moon Bears!
Visit Animals Asia's site to learn more about the mission of the program, and their champions for the cause:
Animals Asia
Oliva Newton-JohnMaggie Q, Animals Asia Ambassador for VietnamKaren MokJane Goodall
Watch adorable Moon Bears enjoy breakfast
“All who read this delightful book will be enchanted by Ed Young’s evocative illustrations and Brenda Guiberson’s catchy prose. It will give children everywhere a chance to peek into the little known world of the moon bear. I urge you to buy it, and I hope you will do what you can to help this magnificent and highly endangered species.” —Jane Goodall
“A worthy effort highlighting a species in need.” —School Library Journal, STARRED
“This is a beautiful book which I hope can spread awareness until every last bear is free.” —Olivia Newton-John
“Filled with passionate conservation messages, this picture book both celebrates the endangered black moon bear in Southeast Asia and warns about the urgent threats against the species. … Young’s dramatic art lends itself to group sharing, and many kids will hear the author’s final call.” —Booklist
“The young child will believe the bear is looking directly at them and will soon love moon bears. Young’s compelling illustrations fill in what words can only suggest.” —Sacramento Book Review“How fantastic to know that a percentage of the sales of Moon Bear will help those bears (and, hopefully, others to follow) live surrounded by loving care. They deserve no less. And that the children who read this story may be inspired to protect these carriers of such special crescent moons for years to come.” —Virginia McKenna, actress, Born Free
“This wonderful book lets you and your children share a year with the precious Asiatic Moon Bear. I commend Brenda Guiberson and Ed Young for collaborating on such a vital issue which is so close to my heart and shines a much-needed light on this beautiful but endangered animal.” —Dr. Katrina Warren, host of Animal Planet’s Housecat Housecall
I knew nothing about moon bears or bear farms when I picked this book up. MOON BEAR is a book that, for young prereaders, will prove a delight at storytime. For older readers, the back matter will very possibly inspire research and lead to subsequent contemplation of the issues involved in the all-too-frequently inhumane exploitation of all God's critters. —Richie's Picks
“Children will love this book with its stunning images and simple message – that we should value these bears as the majestic animals they were born to be, not because of what they can produce. I’m sure this charming tale will touch many children, instilling in them a love and respect of animals from a very early age.” —Karen Mok, singer and actress
Brenda Z. Guiberson is the author of many books for children, including Life in the Boreal Forest; Ice Bears; Rain, Rain, Rainforest; The Emperor Lays an Egg; and the best-selling Cactus Hotel. She lives near Seattle, Washington.
Ed Young is a Caldecott Medalist, a two-time Caldecott Honor Book artist, and has been twice nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. He has illustrated many books for children, including Cat and Rat.
Ed Young's illustrations perfectly complement the personality of real moon bears - as they search for food, come upon water, play among the trees, and enjoy life in the wild.
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