Book's Review - Making the Moose out of Life

By Nicholas Oldland
ISBN:9781554535804

Description:
From the creator of Big Bear Hug comes the comic-adventure story of a mild-mannered moose who learns how to take life by the antlers. This moose may live in the wild, but he doesn't act it — he watches from the sidelines as his friends have fun. Every now and then, he wonders if he's missing out on anything.

When the moose finally takes a chance and goes on a solo sailing trip, a raging storm carries him far from everything he knows. Will he curl up in a ball and cry, or make the most of it?

The moose's unlikely hero-journey is a lighthearted, contemporary fable that celebrates living life to the fullest.




Comments:
Moose is a play-it-safe kind of moose, but something’s missing. Moose isn’t sure what. Finally he realizes it might be adventure, and he decides to add a little to his life. Moose jumps in a boat for a quick sail but ends up marooned on a deserted island up to his antlers in adventure!

Besides just being a fun story, Making the Moose Out of Life gives adults the opportunity to talk with kids about several issues. This book will appeal to everyone because, after all, who hasn’t been nervous, scared, or the new kid? Making the Moose Out of Life is written at a lilting pace that allows you to stop and discuss Moose’s emotions and decisions without losing track of the story. Done mostly in earth tones, the illustrations are part of this book’s humor: Moose meditating, enjoying shuffleboard, or playing coconut volleyball. This is Moose’s second appearance in a book, and I hope he returns for more adventures.

Reviewed by Jodi Webb