Moose Tracks by Karma Wilson

Moose Tracks by Karma Wilson
(Preschool - Grade 1)

Karma Wilson's wonderful picture book mystery surfaces time and time again from the depths of our bookshelves for bedtime reading when we need a good chuckle. The bouncy rhythm and vocabulary are perfect for reading aloud. We begin with a glimpse of a lone moose hoof and a questioning cottage owner who is stymied by the smattering of moose tracks throughout his home because "not one moose stopped by!" His animal friends leave plenty of remnants of their own, but those are easily explained. Chipmunk, for instance, leaves nut shells on the counter from the nut fudge sundae gathering. Bear hair shows up on the lawn chair from a barbecue supper with bear. We always laugh at the likely conclusion - knowing who exactly DID leave tracks behind makes for even sillier reading the whole way through. Take extra time to follow the tracks throughout the illustrations and giggle at the mess each animal leaves behind.

To find this (and other great books by Karma Wilson) at our library, visit www.newberglibrary.org

Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff