Two Birds . . . and a Moose: Ready-to-Read Level 1

by James Preller, Abigail Burch (illustrator)

From award-winning author James Preller comes the first book in a Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a moose looking for birds of a feather!Moose really wants to join two birds at the top of a tree. But how does a moose climb up a tree, and what will he do when he gets to the top? Find out in this delightfully silly story about a moose on a mission…and the birds that are in for a pleasant, moonlit surprise!

Genres: Animals, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 27, 2024

About the author

James Preller (born 1961) is the children's book author of the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries, which are published by Scholastic Corporation. He grew up in Wantagh, New York and went to college in Oneonta, New York. After graduating from college in 1983, James Preller was employed as a waiter for one year before being hired as a copywriter by Scholastic Corporation, where he was introduced (through their books) to many noatable children's authors. This inspired James Preller to try writing his own books. James Preller published his first book, entitled MAXX TRAX: Avalanche Rescue, in 1986. Since that time, James Preller has written a variety of books, and has written under a number of pen names, including Mitzy Kafka, James Patrick, and Izzy Bonkers. James Preller lives in Delmar, New York with his wife Lisa and their three children.

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Reviews

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two birds are hanging out in a tree, and a friendly moose wants to join them. But how can a moose get up into a tree?

Well, that was definitely imaginative, and it is a good thing the moose is mostly a cartoon! I like how the birds cheer the moose on and try to help him, even if they can't do much. The word count in this is very low, the font is large, and the vocabulary is mostly pretty simple to be approachable for just beginning readers. The illustrations definitely greatly elevate the entertainment value.

[Eunice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story for 1st grade level.

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly book for emerging readers -- I like the crisp illustrations.

[Annamarie Carlson (she, her)]

A moose climbs a tree.

[Kelly]

This was goofy in a good way. I really liked the ending, too. And I like how moose doesn't give up.

[Ann Haefele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very simple text for beginning readers with a silly story about moose trying to climb a tree. Large illustrations are perfect.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are two birds in the tree and a moose who is not, not yet at least. Moose tries and tries again to join his feathered friends atop the tree. Will he succeed?

[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just the sort of silly we love. Great illustrations too.