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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2012 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
This Moose Belongs to Me
Written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
A boy's orderly life is challenged by a moose who won't follow his rules.
36 pages· 395 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD620L
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Bookroo's summary
Wilfred loves order and rules, and his pet moose seems to fit right in—except for one rebellious streak: the moose doesn't always follow Wilfred's lead. As Wilfred tries to impose his structured world on his obstinate companion, he learns that sometimes compromise is the best solution. Can a boy and a moose find harmony despite their differences? Discover how apples might just hold the key to their friendship in this charming tale of unexpected bonds and gentle humor.
"He hadn't always owned a moose. The moose came to him a while ago and he knew, just KNEW that it was meant to be his."
— from the book
From the publisher
From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes the age-old tale of a boy and his moose . . .
Wilfred is a boy with rules. He lives a very orderly life. It’s fortunate, then, that he has a pet who abides by rules, such as not making noise while Wilfred educates him on his record collection. There is, however, one rule that Wilfred’s pet has difficulty following: Going whichever way Wilfred wants to go. Perhaps this is because Wilfred’s pet doesn’t quite realize that he belongs to anyone.
A moose can be obstinate in such ways.
Fortunately, the two manage to work out a compromise. Let’s just say it involves apples.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 36
- Words
- 395
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD620L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.1
out of 7
5.5
“I absolutely love the mixed-media look of the artwork in this book, and would happily display it on the wall of my daughters' bedroom. The story is fun and silly and just a really happy book to read. (Also my kids are now begging for a pet moose, so, fair warning?)”
Lauren Hancock
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- Scholastic level
- M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 156132
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2012
- First published
- August 1, 2012
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Illustration details
- The art for this book was made from a mishmash of oil painting onto old linotype and painted landscapes and a bit of technical wizardry thrown in the mix here and there.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399161032
- LCCN
- 2012020373
- OCLC
- 939839689
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