Thanks to the Animals

Written by Allen Sockabasin · Illustrated by Rebekah Raye

A lost child in the woods is protected by forest animals until rescue.

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36 pages· 456 words· Est. 6 min read· AD620L

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Bookroo's summary

During the Passamaquoddy winter migration, young Zoo Sap tumbles from his family's sled, alone in the cold woods. His cries summon a host of forest animals, from beaver to bald eagle, who gather to shield him from the harsh elements. As his father searches, the animals' unexpected alliance offers warmth and protection. Will Zoo Sap's family find him before it's too late? This enchanting tale weaves a story of nature's guardianship and the enduring bond between humans and wildlife.

From the publisher

Alone, cold, and frightened, Zoo Sap cries, and his cries attract the forest animals. Beginning with beaver and ending with the great bald eagle, the animals rush to protect the baby and shelter him from the cold until his father returns for him. New, expanded 10th-anniversary edition of this classic that has sold more than 30,000 copies. - New features include an author’s note explaining the seasonal movement of the Passamaquoddy people; a pronunciation guide to the Passamaquoddy names of the animals in the story; and a QR code that will let readers link to the audio recording of Allen Sockabasin telling the story in the Passamaquoddy language.A beguiling bedtime story and a profound expression of reverence for the natural world.Lexile Level 620Fountas and Pinnell Level L

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