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

Gr 1-3–Two birds watch and cheer on a moose who is determined to climb their tree and sit with them. Moose attempts his climb unconventionally with a pogo stick, balloon, and finally a tightwire, until he has success. But then the always funny, “What do I do now?” realization hits. Confusion might arise when children point out Moose had access to a ladder the whole time, but it’s no more confusing than why a moose would want to climb a tree in the first place. Spare language complements the cartoon illustrations that are captivating in their simplicity, and visual clues will illicit giggles from young readers as they follow along with moose’s bumbling actions. For instance, Moose’s movement is especially well-relayed with a comic fall from a wobbly, unsuccessful tightwire walk attempt and a sequence of a slow balloon ascent followed by a quick descent with a popped balloon.