Finding Moose

by Sue Farrell Holler (Author) Jennifer Faria (Illustrator)

Finding Moose
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

The creators of Raven, Rabbit, Deer are back with another thoughtful tale of a young boy and his grandfather taking a walk through the woods and all the creatures and plants they encounter.

Walking as "quiet as mice and rabbits and deer" they come upon fresh moose droppings and set out to find the moose itself. They discover the branches where the moose ate breakfast, greet a chipmunk and goose, and inspect rose hips and pussy willows, but the moose is nowhere to be found. Finally, after accepting that they will have to try again next time, the boy and his grandfather head home...only to be met with a big surprise.

In Finding Moose, Governor General's Award-nominated author Sue Farrell Holler gives us a glimpse into the wondrous world of nature through the eyes of a curious child. Grandpa quietly encourages this curiosity while offering answers and further lessons where he can. Illustrator Jennifer Faria draws us in with gentle paintings that make us want to reach out and touch the scenery.

"Acrylic and colored pencil artwork by debut illustrator Faria (Chippewas of Rama First Nation) startles with rich, startling winter sunset hues...Holler's story gains from the interplay of dimensions: the affectionate relationship between the boy and his grandfather, the growing vocabulary they share, and their slow-paced appreciation of the natural world."--Publishers Weekly *Starred Review* for Raven, Rabbit, Deer

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Praise for Finding Moose

2022 The Children's Book Council "April: Hot Off the Press" feature

"Charming illustrations by Jennifer Faria are painted in gentle, soft colors, and they are filled with plenty of details to keep little eyes on the pages as the story is read to them. This is a lovely story that will become a favorite at reading time."—Portland Book Review

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781772782448
Lexile Measure
480
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Pajama Press
Publication date
April 05, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV013030 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
JUV002290 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Deer, Moose & Caribou
JUV024000 - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | Country Life
JUV011040 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Native American
JUV030090 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | Canada - Native Canadian
JUV074000 - Juvenile Fiction | Diversity & Multicultural
Library of Congress categories
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