Morris the Moose (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

by Bernard Wiseman

Overview

Determined to prove that the cow he meets is really a moose, Morris the moose enlists the help of a rather confused deer and horse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780833569998
Publisher:	Turtleback Books
Publication date:	03/28/1991
Series:	I Can Read Book 1 Series
Edition description:	THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	330L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

The late Mr. Wiseman is also the author and illustrator of two other stories about Morris: Morris and Boris at the Circus and Morris Goes to School.

Editorial Reviews

This Early I Can Read book stars a mixed-up moose, with difficulties differentiating among his animal colleagues. Ages 3-7. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

PreS-Gr 2-- Fans of Morris the Moose will love this new addition to the popular books which feature a lovable four-legged creature who acts like a person. In this story Morris encounters what he considers to be a funny-looking moose. Cow insists that she is a cow but since she has ``four legs and a tail and things on her head,'' Morris concludes that she is a moose like him. Both Morris and the cow encounter similar difficulty when they attempt to have a deer arbitrate their dispute. Finally when the three of them chance to take a drink of water from a stream, Morris and the deer realize that they have been mistaken. Wanting the last word, Morris brings a concluding bit of humor to the tale when he declares that he did not make a mistake, ``I made a MOOSEtake!'' Wiseman's illustrations are in a style similar to those in the other ``Morris'' titles. The images are straightforward and simple with few details. Browns and yellows dominate the pictures. Based on a 1959 book, this edition has been re-illustrated and adapted to the series format. Those wishing for quality titles for very young readers will want it. --Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, Iowa

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