The Trials of a Big Stinky Moose
Mucky is the largest, stinkiest moose in the forest. He enjoys a wallow in the most smelly mud. Skunks are impressed by his olfactory presence. The biggest wolf in the forest is extra hungry. What will happen when these two encounter one another? Mucky Moose, written and illustrated by Jonathan Allen, chronicles the three encounters between moose and wolf, and the unexpected outcome of their final meeting.
Mucky Moose is one of the standard picture books that I recommend to people at work. I love Mucky’s high self esteem, and the message that disadvantages may depend upon your point of view. The storyline is very amusing, and appropriate for both kids and adults. How can you go wrong with a stinky moose? The illustrations in this book are cute, but not particularly noteworthy. Except, that is, for the rendering of the animals’ expressions. Just look at Mucky’s grin on the cover. Looks a bit nervous about getting his picture taken, doesn’t he? So, pick up Mucky Moose for a giggle and some silly fun. I always do.
November 7th, 2006 at 9:26 am
You need to create a top 5 or 10 list of all the kiddie books we need to buy for this xmas. It would make my life much easier! I spent last night at the school book fair and my kids went nuts, so I know books are always acceptable to them.
November 7th, 2006 at 5:38 pm
Do you have a particular grade level in mind?
November 8th, 2006 at 8:57 am
I have a 9,7 and 4 year olds. suggestions for each would be awesome. I alsways try and introduce them to new stuff, but at my age I’m not really sure what is new, or good for that matter, for thier ages.
November 8th, 2006 at 9:45 pm
Okay, is that 5th, 3rd, and Kindergarten? Maybe you should e-mail me. ‘Cause I’m going to ask you what kinds of books they like and/or what was the last book they read that they enjoyed. You see, I want to give you good recommendations, not just a list of new/fun books.