Tashi is a little nomad boy who has grown up in a valley of towering Himalayas. One harsh winter, her learns his best friend, Norbu, a most unusual yak, is destined for slaughter. He embarks on a high-altitude adventure to save Norbu, and along the way, learns the meaning of friendship and the preciousness of all life.

Illustrated by: Eva Van Dam

Tashi and Norbu: A Tibetan Nomad boy's Quest to Save a Beloved Yak, Pema Gellek, Dharma Publishing, Paperback, 46 pages, 2014, $15.95