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10th out of 93 books
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Z Is for Moose
Caldecott Medalist Zelinsky illustrates an outrageously funny and boundary-breaking story for fans of Jon Scieszka and David Weisner. Zebra wants to put on a show as simple as A-B-C, but Zebra's friend Moose has other (unexpected and hilarious) ideas. Full color.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
February 28th 2012
by Greenwillow Books
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That was such cute fun--I loved it! This would be best in a read-alone of an observant child--because it took me a few pages to notice that the off-stage stuff "referred" to things seen on the publication and dedication pages. It made the book all the more enjoyable and hilarious for me. A lap-read may work well, too. I loved Moose. He was like an excited kid waiting for his turn, and re-acted as one would expect said kid to do. It may be also that I have a thing for moose, but I really liked th...more
Nominate this one for the Caldecott instead of the artsy-fartsy crap aimed at hipster children's librarians, booksellers and other clueless adults!
This reminds me of Melanie Watts fabulous "Chester" books (themselves in my view a homage to the immortal Bugs/Daffy cartoon "Duck Amuck") as Zebra tries to keep a standard ABC book in order all the way to "Z".
Moose, eager for his turn, suddenly begins appearing ahead of schedule. But when "M" is for Mouse instead of Moose, Moose acts out and Zebra m...more
This reminds me of Melanie Watts fabulous "Chester" books (themselves in my view a homage to the immortal Bugs/Daffy cartoon "Duck Amuck") as Zebra tries to keep a standard ABC book in order all the way to "Z".
Moose, eager for his turn, suddenly begins appearing ahead of schedule. But when "M" is for Mouse instead of Moose, Moose acts out and Zebra m...more
In Z is for Moose Zebra is having a talent show of sorts – animals and objects walk across the stage as called for each letter: B is for ball, C is for cat, etc.
Big, gangly moose is impatient and starts peeking on stage & asking if it’s his turn yet at letter D. Zebra is cool and continues to call letters – and then, after all of Moose’s finagling, chooses Mr. Mouse for the letter M.
Moose realizes he’s been left out and starts to push onstage, trying to appear for any letter. By the letter T...more
Big, gangly moose is impatient and starts peeking on stage & asking if it’s his turn yet at letter D. Zebra is cool and continues to call letters – and then, after all of Moose’s finagling, chooses Mr. Mouse for the letter M.
Moose realizes he’s been left out and starts to push onstage, trying to appear for any letter. By the letter T...more
Z Is for Moose by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky, is a hilarious book about organization, humor, impatience, anger, disappointment, and friendship, all arranged around the alphabet.
Zelinsky's mixed media illustrations for each letter are framed with a band of color and show animals or objects against a pastel background, until Moose's impatience and exuberance take over at the letter D. Moose can then be seen intruding into every picture until - he isn't chosen for a turn for M!...more
Zelinsky's mixed media illustrations for each letter are framed with a band of color and show animals or objects against a pastel background, until Moose's impatience and exuberance take over at the letter D. Moose can then be seen intruding into every picture until - he isn't chosen for a turn for M!...more
Zebra’s in charge of this alphabet show and he’s determined everything will run like clockwork. Unfortunately, Moose is a little over zealous. It’s just so difficult to wait for his turn! M is halfway through the alphabet! Will Zebra be able to keep the show running smoothly? Will Moose get to be in the show?
Each mixed media illustration is framed with a band of color and shows animals and objects against a simple pastel background. Each page features a single letter and what it stands for, “A i...more
Each mixed media illustration is framed with a band of color and shows animals and objects against a simple pastel background. Each page features a single letter and what it stands for, “A i...more
Mar 13, 2012
Kris
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The first time I read this, I laughed out loud -- and I was staffing the library's reference desk at the time. But it takes a pretty clever story to make this librarian laugh a big ol' belly laugh, and this one is clever with a capital C. Observant readers will notice that the story actually starts before the title page, with an obviously excited Moose holding up the curtain to reveal the line-up for the book, organized by Zebra. The illustrations continue through the title page (altered by Moos...more
Richie's Picks: Z IS FOR MOOSE by Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky, ill. Greenwillow, February 2012, 32p., ISBN: 978-0-06-079984-7
"Up at Lake Winna-Bango...the far northern shore...
Lives a huge herd of moose, about sixty or more,
And they all go around in a big happy bunch
Looking for nice tender moose-moss to munch"
--Dr. Seuss, from THIDWICK THE BIG-HEARTED MOOSE (Random House, 1948)
"Mooses look into your window at night,
They look to the left and they look to the right.
The mooses are smiling th...more
"Up at Lake Winna-Bango...the far northern shore...
Lives a huge herd of moose, about sixty or more,
And they all go around in a big happy bunch
Looking for nice tender moose-moss to munch"
--Dr. Seuss, from THIDWICK THE BIG-HEARTED MOOSE (Random House, 1948)
"Mooses look into your window at night,
They look to the left and they look to the right.
The mooses are smiling th...more
A very funny take on the classic A-Z book, Z is for Moose will keep your child entertained until the very end.
Moose is very eager to play his part, so he starts showing up at D, and keeps popping up, making Zebra, the director, very mad. When M finally arrives, Moose finds he has been replaced, which really upsets him. What he does to O, P and Q is a quite a site! The mayhem continues for a few more pages, until Zebra steps in to save the letters from Moose, but ruins those scenes in the process...more
Moose is very eager to play his part, so he starts showing up at D, and keeps popping up, making Zebra, the director, very mad. When M finally arrives, Moose finds he has been replaced, which really upsets him. What he does to O, P and Q is a quite a site! The mayhem continues for a few more pages, until Zebra steps in to save the letters from Moose, but ruins those scenes in the process...more
The zebra has directed the production of this book, and after consulting his list, he decides and orchestrates who or what is to appear on each page. This seems to be working out until his friend the moose gets overexcited and can’t wait his turn. “Now?” he asks, “now?” appearing on every page, much to the zebra’s frustration. When they finally get to “M is for…” he is suddenly replaced. Angry and hurt, the moose sets out to sabotage the rest of the book! What can zebra do to save his book and s...more
Last week my daughter's godmother gave her the picture book Z Is for Moose by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky.
Moose is so excited about being in this book! He can hardly wait. With each page we see his patience dwindle. Finally, we arrive at the letter M, and it's not what we -- or Moose -- expected. Things go downhill quickly, until Zebra steps in and makes everything okay.
My daughter knows all of her letter sounds, and has recently taken an interest in telling jokes and finding...more
Moose is so excited about being in this book! He can hardly wait. With each page we see his patience dwindle. Finally, we arrive at the letter M, and it's not what we -- or Moose -- expected. Things go downhill quickly, until Zebra steps in and makes everything okay.
My daughter knows all of her letter sounds, and has recently taken an interest in telling jokes and finding...more
I really enjoy a good meta book. From Interrupting Chicken to We are in a Book! to It's a Book, there's something that's a lot of fun about knowing that the character in the book know that you're reading about them. And it's so exciting when the characters jump out of the pages. It makes the books hilarious for both children and adults, in my opinion. Z Is for Moose is an alphabet book gone wrong. You see, Moose is not-so-patiently waiting for his turn to star in "M is for Moose," but waiting ha...more
The very-organized Zebra has all the animals lined up and ready to take their places in his ABC book. Everyone is eager to show off their best sides, and all of them are following Zebra's directions--everyone, that is, except Moose who arrives far too early during the letter d, causing all sorts of mayhem as he accidentally jabs Elephant in the side. After lurking around the other letters as he waits his turn, the anticipation builds as the letter m draws near. But to his dismay and disappointme...more
Moose is so excited for when it is his turn in the alphabet line-up. He keeps interrupting to see if it is his turn. "D is for Moose." So the Duck has to hide behind the stage where he should be while the Zebra has to tell Moose "Moose does not start with D. You are on the wrong page." Then Moose is so excited waiting for his page that he has to hide behind the ice cream (and on every other page). Then comes the "M" page where "Mouse" is chosen instead. Moose throws a tantrum.
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A fun look at the alphabet. Zebra is trying to orchestrate all of the involved parties as they make their way to the page with their letter of the alphabet, but he doesn't count on Moose, who is VERY impatient to make his appearance. Will work best if young readers have a chance to study the copyright page, which shows the procession of everyone waiting for their letter to be called, and if the description on the book jacket ("Zebra is absolutely certain he'll be able to direct everyone to appea...more
It's not often that an alphabet book makes for a good storytime readaloud, but Z Is for Moose is not your typically alphabet book.
Zebra is organizing the alphabet show, making sure everything is perfect and just in the right order. But his friend, Moose, is a bit overenthusiastic and just can't seem to wait his turn. Even before the book starts, Moose is peaking around the curtains on the endpapers, eagerly awaiting his cue. Much to Zebra's dismay, Moose shows up early..."D" is for not Moose. Hi...more
Zebra is organizing the alphabet show, making sure everything is perfect and just in the right order. But his friend, Moose, is a bit overenthusiastic and just can't seem to wait his turn. Even before the book starts, Moose is peaking around the curtains on the endpapers, eagerly awaiting his cue. Much to Zebra's dismay, Moose shows up early..."D" is for not Moose. Hi...more
A is for apple, B is for is for ball, C is for cat, and D is for moose? Oh, my! It seems moose could not wait his turn and jumped right in with the letter D. What an impatient moose! M is for moose but his impatience lands him into loads of trouble. He continues to parade through the alphabet asking if it's his turn. Then, he gets to M and is replaced. M is for mouse it seems and moose is extremely upset. Wouldn't you be? In his distress, he continues to wreck havoc and zebra is trying to stop h...more
This book is about a very impatient Moose. Him and some of his friends are putting on a performance for the alphabet. How tough could it be? Well, Moose is so ancy for his turn and to represent his letter that he jumps in multiple times during letters that weren't his. He interrupts Duck and Elephant and Zebra is very frustrated. When it gets to the letter "M," Moose sobs in disappointment to find that Mouse has taken the part. Zebra kindly, thought frustrated, lets Moose take his spot at Z to l...more
This book is so wonderful in the fact with that it starts with A is for Apple. Then Moose gets so excited for his part to come up, he can't help it. Then when they get to M in the book he is thrown over for Mouse instead of M being for Moose. What can Moose do he gets mad and storms the book, all of a sudden S is for Moose, R is for Moose. But when they get to Z is for Zebra, Moose calms down when Z is Zebra's friend Moose.
What a great way to teach kids about the alaphabet, but using it in a wa...more
What a great way to teach kids about the alaphabet, but using it in a wa...more
Z is directing the line up for the alphabet book and it all begins as expected. There is a serene apple for A, a calm ball for B, and a very tame cat for C. Everything changes with the letter D. Moose is so excited about his turn in the alphabet book that he pushes Duck off the D page and crashes into other letters. Eager for his turn, Moose turns up on the other pages impatient for the M page. However, Mouse is used for the M page instead of Moose, and Moose is furious then heartbroken.
A deligh...more
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Not being a big fan of alphabet books, I found this one rather fun to read. The first few pages/letters of the book start off as normal. A is for Apple...but then the impatient and comical moose jumps onto the pages before his designated letter M comes up. He keeps asking, "is it my turn yet?" Then, when the letter M comes up and ends up being "M is for Mouse," Moose throws a temper tantrum and goes on the try to ambush the following letters/images, even marking out letters to write in his own....more
There is no shortage of cute illustrated alphabet books for kids, and this one makes a humorous addition to the collection. Zebra is putting on an alphabet play whose the early acts are ruined by Moose’s impatient eagerness for his turn. When “M” finally comes along, Moose is shocked to learn he has been upstaged! Will there be a place for Moose in the play despite everything? While this book is not the ideal tool for introducing the concept of alphabetical order, Z Is for Moose is a useful book...more
This is one of my new favorite alphabet books! Moose just can't wait for his turn to come in the alphabet line-up, so he tries sneaking in. "D is for Moose." "Moose? No. Moose does not start with D. You are on the wrong page," says Zebra, who, complete with referee stripes, is organizing the gang. Moose is undaunted, and still unable to wait his turn (we see him in the ice cream cone, on the jar, always asking, "Now?") When M finally comes along, Zebra decides to go with Mouse. Noooo! Havoc and...more
Z is for Moose is a great new and innovative take on the classic alphabet book model. While it seems to start off quite normal, a few letters in the pages seem to be interrupted by Moose, he can't quite remember what page he is supposed to be on, which causes a little bit of a scene. Things only get worse when they finally arrive at the letter M though...
I would recommend this book to younger children who are learning the alphabet, but it should be introduced after they are good and familiar wit...more
I would recommend this book to younger children who are learning the alphabet, but it should be introduced after they are good and familiar wit...more
Z is For Moose is a hilarious alphabet story about a moose who can’t understand that he will only be featured on the “Letter M” page of the book. Don’t think that this is only a story for little kids! Each page features Moose doing something ridiculous from butting in front of the elephant on the E page to drawing antlers on a diamond ring on the R page to covering himself with ice cream.
Zebra, the narrator, is trying to make a nice, accurate alphabet story but moose just won’t let this happen....more
Zebra, the narrator, is trying to make a nice, accurate alphabet story but moose just won’t let this happen....more
This book was adorable! it introduces the alphabet in a ver different way. It also demonstrates the way we treat others. This book is ideal for first and second graders because some of the pictures can be confusing if the child doesn't already know the alphabet. over all this is a great book and I can't wait to read it to my future class!
I also Chose this book for my Caldecott choice. I originally had a different book picked but after I saw the illustrations in Z is for Moose, it was a no-braine...more
I also Chose this book for my Caldecott choice. I originally had a different book picked but after I saw the illustrations in Z is for Moose, it was a no-braine...more
My choice for the 2013 Caldecott Medal is Kelly Bingham's "Z Is For Moose." Paul O. Zelinsky's great illustrations provide a heartwarming story colored with humor. Unlike any other ABC book, this story exhibits eminence and distinction. It captures a story line that captures daily struggles such as jealousy and the desire to be noticed, as well as the power of selflessness and the effect its effect can have on others. This book sends children n a visual educational adventure, while remaining age...more
So often, we think of alphabet books in the traditional A is for Apple; B is for Ball format, and this book starts out no differently. It isn't until you reach page 4(D is for Moose) that you realize this is not your typical alphabet book. You see, moose is a little anxious for is his turn in the spotlight, and Zebra cannot seem to get Moose, or the book for that matter, under control. Kids will laugh out loud as moose invades the illustrations and rewrites the text in an effort to secure his sp...more
This is a fantastic book to act out with your little one. Zebra is putting on an alphabet production. The characters start with Apple, as in A is for Apple. Moose is so excited he keeps hopping around and trying to jump the line, then he does jump the line, pushing duck off his page. That annoys Zebra so much he chooses Mouse for M. Moose does not take it well. Zebra does not handle Moose's tantrum well. All of this leads to crying and one big concession on Zebra's part...Z is for Moose. If you'...more
Reading "Z is for Moose" is like watching a skillful kindergarten teacher quell an overwrought kindergartener for the benefit of all.
Zebra, the coach who is orchestrating this alphabet show, remains calm as Moose anxiously awaits his appearance & is shortly undone by being upstaged by unprepossessing Mouse. Moose throws a tantrum, obliterating Owl and Queen, and Zebra has to protect the later players from Moose's temper. Finally, though, Zebra, good friend and mollifier, saves the alphabet.
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Zebra, the coach who is orchestrating this alphabet show, remains calm as Moose anxiously awaits his appearance & is shortly undone by being upstaged by unprepossessing Mouse. Moose throws a tantrum, obliterating Owl and Queen, and Zebra has to protect the later players from Moose's temper. Finally, though, Zebra, good friend and mollifier, saves the alphabet.
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A demanding moose wants nothing more than to get to his spot in this alphabet book. He works his way into H for hat and I for ice cream. And when you get to L, just wait! Because M is for...mouse. Poor Moose pitches a fit over the rest of the letters, which will delight preschool and Kindergarten readers who will completely sympathize with Moose's disappointment and frustration. But never fear! Moose gets to be included on the very last letter, as Zebra's friend Moose.
A wonderful companion for...more
A wonderful companion for...more
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Kelly Bingham is the author of the award-winning novel Shark Girl as well as Z Is for Moose, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. Recipient of an MFA in writing for children and young adults, Kelly Bingham lives in Georgia.
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