magnoliophyta's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mehsi's review
4.0
A fun book about a moose bringing the happiness of reading to his community!
In this wonderful book we meet a Moose who loves to tell stories to his family, and he is darn good at it! But what happens when he is out of inspiration? And what happens when no one in his community has any books or stories to share so he can tell his family? Well, it it time to hop off to the city. Yep, the world isn’t just all woods and trees, there are also towns and cities, and those contain libraries. GORGEOUS libraries btw, because I wanted to just step inside the story and wander around, pick up some books as well.
I loved, and laughed, at what happened next! Because Moose’s family isn’t the only one who is interested in the stories from the books. It starts with just one, but in the end it is getting quite full with everyone wanting to know the story of Cinderella. Or Red Riding Hood. I loved seeing Moose think of a solution and work hard on the solution. To surprise his community, to make them happy, to share with them the wonders of reading. OK, that meant they also had to be taught to be reading and I love how that was done (and was nodding along, letting the fox read to the hare.. maybe not the best idea, even though they live quite close together these two don’t go together).
The Book Bus? I just wanted to hop on and have a stroll through it. It looked absolutely fantastic and Moose really put a lot of love and care into it.
The ending made me laugh and aww at the same time! I won’t tell you what it is, but I loved it!
The art, I liked it at times. It gave me big nostalgia vibes and I loved how soft it all seemed. However, there were moments that I was just weirded out. I think it was the legs, and maybe the eyes. XD
All in all, I am happy I found this book in Dutch in the library, it was definitely a treat and I would recommend it to all.
Review first posted https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
In this wonderful book we meet a Moose who loves to tell stories to his family, and he is darn good at it! But what happens when he is out of inspiration? And what happens when no one in his community has any books or stories to share so he can tell his family? Well, it it time to hop off to the city. Yep, the world isn’t just all woods and trees, there are also towns and cities, and those contain libraries. GORGEOUS libraries btw, because I wanted to just step inside the story and wander around, pick up some books as well.
I loved, and laughed, at what happened next! Because Moose’s family isn’t the only one who is interested in the stories from the books. It starts with just one, but in the end it is getting quite full with everyone wanting to know the story of Cinderella. Or Red Riding Hood. I loved seeing Moose think of a solution and work hard on the solution. To surprise his community, to make them happy, to share with them the wonders of reading. OK, that meant they also had to be taught to be reading and I love how that was done (and was nodding along, letting the fox read to the hare.. maybe not the best idea, even though they live quite close together these two don’t go together).
The Book Bus? I just wanted to hop on and have a stroll through it. It looked absolutely fantastic and Moose really put a lot of love and care into it.
The ending made me laugh and aww at the same time! I won’t tell you what it is, but I loved it!
The art, I liked it at times. It gave me big nostalgia vibes and I loved how soft it all seemed. However, there were moments that I was just weirded out. I think it was the legs, and maybe the eyes. XD
All in all, I am happy I found this book in Dutch in the library, it was definitely a treat and I would recommend it to all.
Review first posted https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
backonthealex's review
5.0
In this companion to A House in the Woods, Moose is living in a house with his own family. Every night, they settle in and Moose tells them a story. One night, Moose just can't think of a new story to tell Mrs. Moose and little Moose, so he goes around the neighborhood asking to borrow a storybook, but no one owns any. So Moose heads to the library in town and that night, Bear and her cubs come over to hear Moose read Little Red Riding Hood. The next night even more woodland friends come by Moose's house to hear a story. Soon, it becomes very crowded, with hardly any room for Moose to read. This is a pickle. So, the next day, Moose goes to the junkyard, buys an old bus and fits it out with shelves for books. Then he goes to the library, borrows books for everyone to borrow and read at home. But there is another pickle. No one can read. So Moose teaches Bear, Bear teaches Badger, Badger teaches Fox, until everyone knows how to read and can borrow books from Moose's Book Bus. And even though everyone can read at home now, they miss Moose, because no one can tell a story like he can. Pretty soon, Moose's living room is back to hosting listeners: "Because reading together...is such good fun." I loved reading this to my young readers, some of whom are struggling with reading. But this book makes reading look and sound like such a joy, that even my strugglers enthusiastically got into this book. Themes of family, friends, cooperation, and now, community are explored, and the pencil, pastel and watercolor illustrations, a little less impressionistic here, and done in a springtime palette, are full of wonderful detail about life in this woodland community, for example, Mrs. Moose quietly serving hot drinks to the visitors. This is a story that will be on our favorites shelf for a long time to come, along with A House in the Woods.
suzze's review
5.0
Perfect story and amazingly detailed illustrations. A perfect book for any storytime!
sassychortle's review
5.0
One of my all-time favorite picture books is Inga Moore's "A House in the Woods" and in this one, Moose, Bear, the Beavers and more return for a new story. She's done it again! She's created a cozy, gorgeous book that I want to crawl into and live there plus this time she's honored books and stories! Ah! SO GOOD!
earldizon's review
3.0
I think I would have liked this more if it featured the characters from its companion book. It lost a bit of magic for me.
kailey_luminouslibro's review
5.0
Every evening, Moose tells a story to his family. One night he can't think of any new stories, so the next day he travels in to town and goes to the library to get a book to read aloud to the family. Moose's storybook readings are so popular that the animal neighbors want to come listen to Moose reading out loud, but there are too many of them to fit in the house! Bear, Fox, Badger, Hare, Mole, and the Beavers, and the Wild Pigs all bring their children to hear the stories. Moose will have to think of a new solution so that everyone can enjoy reading storybooks.
I LOVED this book so much! It spoke to my soul in a deep way, since I love reading and I think reading together out loud is so important as a family. The way the Moose family came together and connected with all their neighbors was so beautiful! They really help each other out, and they support and celebrate each different family in the forest. What a positive and inspiring story!
The illustrations are so cute! Oh my goodness, all those little beaver and pig children running around, playing and tickling, and learning to read. So sweet! And the little bear and badger cubs are so adorable! I love the soft art style and soothing colors. The whole atmosphere of the forest and the community of animals is wonderful.
This book gave me such warm fuzzy feelings! Every time I saw some little animal in the background with a pile of books in their hands, I had a happy grin on my face. I just love to see reading celebrated and encouraged in this fun and clever book! Plus it's interesting to see how Moose has the idea to start a mobile library! So smart and fun!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
I LOVED this book so much! It spoke to my soul in a deep way, since I love reading and I think reading together out loud is so important as a family. The way the Moose family came together and connected with all their neighbors was so beautiful! They really help each other out, and they support and celebrate each different family in the forest. What a positive and inspiring story!
The illustrations are so cute! Oh my goodness, all those little beaver and pig children running around, playing and tickling, and learning to read. So sweet! And the little bear and badger cubs are so adorable! I love the soft art style and soothing colors. The whole atmosphere of the forest and the community of animals is wonderful.
This book gave me such warm fuzzy feelings! Every time I saw some little animal in the background with a pile of books in their hands, I had a happy grin on my face. I just love to see reading celebrated and encouraged in this fun and clever book! Plus it's interesting to see how Moose has the idea to start a mobile library! So smart and fun!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
joinreallife's review
4.0
This was a really cute story about building community through storytelling, which is always my jam. Plus, there's a mobile book aspect which is also my jam. ;)
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