Book # 25
Book Image:
Bibliographic Citation:
Z is for Moose.
By Kelly Bingham. Illus. by Paul Zelinsky.
2012. 32p.Greenwillow Books, $16.99.(9780060799847)
Age Group:
Toddler – Gr1
Genre:
Fiction
Awards:
None yet.
Topics/Issues:
Alphabet, Moose, Zebra
ELS promoted:
Print motivation, Print awareness, letter knowledge, vocabulary
Format:
Hardcover.
Author/Illustrator sites:
Categorization Tags:
E Bingham
Annotation:
Moose, terribly eager to play his part in the alphabet book his friend Zebra is putting together, then awfully disappointed when his letter passes, behaves rather badly until Zebra finds a spot for him.
Reactions/Observations:
The book begins much like every other alphabet book, but readers will soon appreciate the deviation from the norm. Moose wants to appear with every letter, but Zebra won't let him. When it's time for "M is for moose", it doesn't happen. Mouse is selected instead. Moose rebels and tries to show up on every page much to Zebra's dismay. Zebra tries to stop him, but when he finally succeeds he doesn't have the heart to tell Moose he can't join in.
I finally got my hands on a copy of Bingham's Z is for Moose. My library had a short hold list for it, but I was hoping it would arrive before the discussion board closed. It's fun, hilarious, and just the right amount of unpredictable. I caught myself laughing aloud at least three times. At first, it looks like every other alphabet book but you pause when you see at the letter "D". By "J", you're rolling on the floor laughing. The book was truly a delight. I can't wait to share it with my coworkers, parents, and storytimes. Preschoolers will want to read it again and again with anyone and everyone.
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