Moosey Moose

Thingy Things

by Chris Raschka

Theme: Tantruming. Moosey Moose is mad. Moosey Moose is throwing a tantrum! Why? Well, he wants his pants, of course. And not his short pants—his long pants! Toddlers will relate to Moosey Moose’s deceptively random pickiness and delight in his triumphant and surprising resolution. Chris Raschka’s witty, relatable humor lets children in on the joke and leaves everyone laughing! <!--StartFragment-->READ ALL THE THINGY THINGS BOOKS

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Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Fiction, Storytime, Humor

24 pages, Hardcover

First published April 3, 2000

About the author

Chris Raschka is the illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Yo! Yes?; Charlie Parker Played Be Bop; Mysterious Thelonious; John Coltrane’s Giant Steps; Can’t Sleep; and The Magic Flute. He lives with his wife and son in New York City.

Reviews

[karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow. i don't quite know what to say. there is something so appealing about this book, but also borderline terrifying. if you have ever seen a moose destroy a car that got in its way, you can understand why a moose who can't find his pants and is tantruming about it could be so, so scary. if this moosey moose got loosey loose...

come to my blog!

[☼ReadinginVirginia ☼ · Rating 3 out of 5]

~ from the Library

MOOSEY MOOSE is a small little book that is written at the Kindergarten reading level. It has a simple sentence on every other page, and contains just 34 words. It's part of themed series with other books titled, LAMBY LAMB, SNAILY SNAIL.

Sample text from three pages:

Moosey Moose is mad.
Yes, Moosey Moose is mad!
Why? Why is Moosey Moose mad?


The artwork in MOOSEY MOOSE is abstract, but fun. I was actually put off by the mustardy page color which makes the contrast with the black, yellow, and orange Moosey colors, muddy. You may have to run this book by your own toddler, if you are reading it to them, to see what they think. Kindergartners will likely not notice.

MOOSEY MOOSE's story is about a temper tantrum. The reader enters the tale when Moosey is already mad. We then get to him laying on his back, kicking his little legs. The story resolves well, but the answer is pretty silly. The value here, other than reading practice and entertainment, is that the book gives adults an opportunity to talk about emotions with small children.

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

It seemed more like a bull than a moose, perhaps it was all of the red for the illustrations. Quick, fun read and an opportunity to talk about better ways to handle a tantrum.

[Taylor Beadle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good book for children probably in kindergarten of first grade. This whole series is one to have. Phonics skills are taught throughout and beginning reader's can usually decode such books.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moosey Moose is mad because he wants his long pants, not his short pants. So cute, very simple (fun illustration paired with simple text), great for sharing with the toddler crowd. Love this series of books, they crack me up!

[Canton Public Library]

This one is funny without being incomprehensibly off the wall, and everyone in our family looooves saying, "moosey moose!" - Erin S.

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[Ashley Boo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great. These illustrations are ones the children can feel like they can do for themselves. I love how he makes his illustrations through the simplicity and really brings a new element to his books.

[Christine Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish Chis Raschka would create more early readers. They are wonderful.

[Katt Hansen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one is just...wow...no words.

Loved seeing Moosey Moose mad. That part was funny. Reasons for mad...don't even make sense. Very strange little book.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

...and another great book for beginners...very funny, Moosey Moose!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

really short, but goofy. good book to throw in a storytime

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't been a huge fan of the Thingy Thing series, but this one stands out. It's funny without being incomprehensibly off the wall, and everyone in our family looooves saying, "moosey moose!"

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved that these books were short, to the point, and well illustrated.

[Maggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moosey Moose wants his pants. His long pants, not his short pants. A nicely accessible text for early readers on a topic that many kids can relate to.

[Michelle Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun for a moose or clothing story time

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moosey Moose rocks! Another awesome Thingy Things book.

[Cynthia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't realize this was part of a set til I read some other reviews! I will have to look for other Thingy Things. I think the story of a tantrum is on target for the age-range suggested for this small book. I was bothered a little by the brown background which made the illustration a bit muddy. I thought Moosey Moose's antlers had Christmas bells on them for most of the book (oops). I love the ending! Exactly where long pants should end up on a moose!

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, Chris Raschka displays his knack for creating a great big story in a tiny book, one with very few words and very simple pictures.

From now on, whenever I think "Moosey Moose" I will think, "Long pants."

Not that this will likely happen often, but those moments will be entertaining.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used to hate this book until having a child and now it rings true.

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Moosey Moose is mad.

[Samir Kagadkar · Rating 2 out of 5]

The "Thingy Things" collection is weird. Just a few pages long, with silly storylines. I love Raschka's works ("New Shoes", "A Ball for Daisy") but these books I don't understand. We've read the entire collection. But there isn't much in them..

[Cyndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why is Moosey Moose mad?