Moe Q. McGlutch, He Smoked Too Much

by Ellen Raskin

Moe Q. McGlutch paid no attention to the advice he received from his visiting young cousin.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

About the author

Ellen Raskin was a writer, illustrator, and designer. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up during the Great Depression. She primarily wrote for children. She received the 1979 Newbery Medal for her 1978 book, The Westing Game.

Ms. Raskin was also an accomplished graphic artist. She designed dozens of dust jackets for books, including the first edition of Madeleine L'Engle's classic A Wrinkle in Time.

She married Dennis Flanagan, editor of Scientific American, in 1965.

Raskin died at the age of 56 on August 8, 1984, in New York City due to complications from connective tissue disease.

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to add this book to my list because I LOVED it as a kid, especially the colorful illustrations. I finally found a copy and I am excited to someday read it to my kids . . .or have some of the smokers in my life read it to my kids! Lesson to be learned if smoking puts you in danger of being gobbled up by a dragon like Moe. Such a fun little adventure!!

[Pumpkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Among my favorite picture books growing up. It survived our house burning down and has very special significance. Great animal characters (a zebra family named Zeke, Zack and Zelda Mae). Love the illustrations.

[amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book as a kid!! And it must have worked because I never smoked.

[Sem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alas, poor Moe Q. McGlutch. Smoking (anything he could get his hands on) caught up with him, but not in the usual way.

[Jamie Bronstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorites as a kid. Weird subject, beautiful illustrations.