Moose's book bus
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In Inga Moore’s charming companion to A House in the Woods, Moose’s library outing soon has the whole woodland community crowding into his house to read together. Leave it to Moose to find a solution—on wheels!Distinguished author-illustrator Inga Moore reunites the cast of A House in the Woods for another tale of friendship and ingenuity. When Moose runs out of stories to tell his family after dinner, he ventures to the town library for books. No sooner is he settled in at home to read them aloud than Bear, Badger, Fox, Hare, Mole, the Three Wild Pigs, and even the Beavers crowd in to listen. Soon everyone is packed in like sardines. What’s a clever Moose to do? With its warm, whimsical cast and a snug woodland setting evoked by earthy illustrations, this playful nod to the power of books and libraries to create community will reward new and returning fans alike.
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9781536217674
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Kirkus Book Review
A story about the joy of sharing stories. Moose is a storyteller. Each evening, with his family seated comfortably around a roaring fireplace in a cozy home, he regales them with a tale. But one evening he runs out of stories and must go around to his neighbors to borrow one. None of the critters--Bear, Badger, Hare, or Mole--has one, so Moose drives into town to visit the library the next day. There, the very helpful librarian, a goose wearing eyeglasses, fills his arms with classic fairy tales. Moose's read-aloud skills are so great that his little house is soon overflowing with animal families. This dilemma leads to Moose refurbishing a bus as a bookmobile, which leads to reading lessons for the neighborhood, which leads to high circulation figures for the library and many family storytimes. But Moose is such a good teller the animals still enjoy returning to his home for more. Pencil, pastel, and watercolor illustrations fill the pages with verdant landscapes, old-time--y vehicles, and quaint English country homes. There are many inviting scenes of animal families reading together while snuggled up in comfy furniture. All of the animals go unclothed, walk upright, and have very friendly faces. Librarians, caregivers, and children will delight in the message: family reading time is family fun. (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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