Finding Moose

Thecreators of Raven, Rabbit, Deer are back with another thoughtful tale ofa young boy and his grandfather taking a walk through the woods and all the creaturesand plants they encounter. Walking as“quiet as mice and rabbits and deer” they come upon fresh moose droppings andset out to find the moose itself. They discover the branches where the mooseate breakfast, greet a chipmunk and goose, and inspect rosehips and pussywillows, but the moose is nowhere to be found. Finally, after accepting thatthey will have to try again next time, the boy and his grandfather head home…only to be met with a big surprise. In FindingMoose, Governor General’s Award-nominated author Sue Farrell Holler givesus a glimpse into the wondrous world of nature through the eyes of a curiouschild. Grandpa quietly encourages this curiosity while offering answers andfurther lessons where he can. Illustrator Jennifer Faria draws us in withgentle paintings that make us want to reach out and touch the scenery. “Acrylic and colored pencil artwork by debutillustrator Faria (Chippewas of Rama First Nation) startles with rich,startling winter sunset hues...Holler’s story gains from the interplay ofdimensions: the affectionate relationship between the boy and his grandfather,the growing vocabulary they share, and their slow-paced appreciation of thenatural world.”—PublishersWeekly*Starred Review* for Raven,Rabbit, Deer