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 asquiet 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 Generals 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...Hollers 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
From thecreators of the critically acclaimed Raven, Rabbit, Deer, a boy and hisgrandfather go for a walk in the forest in search of a moose and discover otheranimals and plants on their way.
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Praise for Finding Moose
2022 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection
2022 Toronto Public Library First and Best Selection
2023-2024 First Nations Communities Read (FNCR) Awards Longlist
2022 The Childrens Book Council April: Hot Off the Press feature
Bradford Today "6 books to read to celebrate Indigenous History Month" feature
This is a sweet tale of exploring nature with a grandparent, enriched by the grandfathers observations and Ojibwemowin words.Youth Services Book Review
Finding Moose" is a thoughtful and entertaining picture book that is especially recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 3-7Midwest Book Review
Charming illustrations by Jennifer Faria are painted in gentle, soft colors, and they are filled with plenty of details to keep little eyes on the pages as the story is read to them. This is a lovely story that will become a favorite at reading time.Portland Book Review
[ T]his joyful book reinforces the need to listen, see, and be present in the woods so that the wonders of nature can unfold. The power of loving inter-generational relationships rests at the core of this simple story The end result is a touching story that addresses important lessons at a time when environmental change is such a pressing concern.Childrens Literature
Hollers Finding Moose is an excellent addition to any bookshelf, especially for helping young learners learn a bit of the Ojibwemowin language. Lovers of nature, exploring, and spending time with dear loved ones will enjoy this story it is a gem for all ages.CM Magazine
Children will enjoy this simple story that introduces them to some of their forest neighbours whose names are in both English and Ojibwemowin. Highly recommended. Simcoe.com
For a lovely early spring walk, learning about nature and being introduced to words in Ojibwemowin, join an Anishinaabe grandfather with his grandson to see how forest life reveals itself and search for an elusive mooz.CanLit for LittleCanadians
[ Finding Moose] fills a niche for much needed books about the natural world for childrenYA Books Central
Holler shares a story of a loving family activity while simultaneously educating readers on the wonders of science, Indigenous cultures and language, and seasonal changes.The Crimson Review
Papildus informācija
Long-listed for First Nations Communities Read (FNCR) Awards 2023 (Canada).5,000-copy print run Pitch to major review media, including The New York Times, The Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal Featured at virtual and in-person conferences Targeted marketing to major review centers, influential bloggers, and major library system selectors Promotion on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest E-newsletter promotion
Sue Farrell Holler is the Governor Generals Award-nominated author of the YA novel Cold White Sun as well as the middle-grade novel Lacey and the African Grandmothers and several picture books. Sue grew up on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, where she wrote avidly to more than a hundred pen pals across North America. She later channelled her passion for writing into journalism studies at the University of Kings College in Halifax. Sue has lived in the Northwest Territories and today resides in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Jennifer Faria is an illustrator, painter, and graphic designer who studied at Central Technical School and George Brown College in Toronto. Her works can be found in the collections of celebrities, politicians, and especially parents, as one of her specialties is portraits of babies and small children. She lives in Burlington, Ontario with her husband and three children. While illustrating the grandfather in Raven, Rabbit, Deer, Jennifer drew inspiration from her maternal great-uncle, of whom she has warm memories. Similar to the boy in the story, Raven, Rabbit, Deer has been a walk of discovery for Jennifer as she learns more about her cultural heritage as a member of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation.
