"So the animals climbed,
one atop another. On shoulders,
on snouts, on antlers.
They pushed,
they pushed,
they pushed.
But the mountain stood still."
Bear is not happy living in the shadow of a mountain. The shadow's color changes Bear's mood. Bear loves warm colors; that never happens with the mountain in Bear's way. It makes Bear very grumpy; the mountain is oblivious. Bear wants the shadow to go. The other animals are accepting of their lot. Bear will not let it go, calling a meeting to encourage the other forest animals to join with her in eliminating the shadow that causes issues for all.
Moving the mountain is the only solution. All animals are ready to push the mountain to the left; then to the right. When nothing comes of their hard work, the other animals go back to acceptance. Bear, by now, is beside herself to get the mountain moved. The thought of it consumes her.
"I will see a sunset if it's
the last thing I do!"
No matter what she tries, nothing works. It is time to give up. Thanks to her many friends, their climbing ability, and their love for their friend, Bear's most fervent wish comes true, leaving Bear to recognize the true benefit of living in the mountain's shadow.
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