From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes the age-old tale of a boy and his moose . . .
Wilfred is a boy with rules. He lives a very orderly life. It's fortunate, then, that he has a pet who abides by rules, such as not making noise while Wilfred educates him on his record collection. There is, however, one rule that Wilfred's pet has difficulty following: Going whichever way Wilfred wants to go. Perhaps this is because Wilfred's pet doesn't quite realize that he belongs to anyone.
A moose can be obstinate in such ways.
Fortunately, the two manage to work out a compromise. Let's just say it involves apples.
Oliver Jeffers, the bestselling creator of Stuck and The Incredible Book Eating Boy, delivers another deceptively simple book sure to make kids giggle.
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful.
"HILARIOUS, HEARTWARMING, AND ENTERTAINING!"
By Geraldine Ahearn
Bestselling author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, well-known for 'Lost and Found' and other children's colorful picture books, delivers another delightful story about a young boy and his moose. Wilfred is a geek, who is obsessed with rules, and he expects Marcel to obey his every command. Marcel the moose wants independence, and is unaware that he belongs to anyone. Wilfred struggles to teach Marcel what to do, and what not to do as they venture up-and-down mountain ranges and other interesting locations. Wilfred is small, Marcel is very big, and they just don't have much in common. Their journey together as they become friends is a hilarious, fun-filled adventure. Where did Marcel come from, did he have another owner? What will Marcel do for apples? Does the moose listen to the rules, and will they compromise? Young children will laugh-out-loud as they read the story, while glancing at the funny illustrations that come to life. Who is Rodrigo, and will Marcel become a special pet? The story is easy-to-read, and the characters are adorable. Children who love pets and nature will cherish 'This Moose Belongs To Me.' Highly recommended for young readers, teachers, and parents. The funny story is enjoyable ,educational, and entertaining!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful.Kids will find this book funny
By Denyse Roberts
I bought this book for my 5 year old daughter and she loves it, this has becomes her favorite bed time story. This book is about a orderly boy named Wilfred who lives by a certain set of rules. He comes across a moose and names him Marcel. He gives Marccel a lot of rules to follow, some he follows and some not so much. So one day WIlfred and Marcle came across a lady who claim that Rodrigo her moose was back. Wilfred claim the moose was his, but the moose remains with the lady. Wilfred got stuck outside all night and Marcel rescued him and agrees to follow the rules when he feels like's it.The illustrations are just gorgeous in this book, big, bold and beautifully well done. This book is really funny, my daughter laughs so loud every time I read her this story. The book is a quick and meaningfully read. The book is about friendship and learning how to treat others. It makes you think do we really own the pets we have? It also teaches kids that aniamls don't always follow rules of proper pet behavior. I recommend this book for all children, the author Oliver Seffers did a fantastic job. The book is a children book which consist of 32 pages.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful.Beautiful and brilliant
By William
This is a wonderful story written for any age of child. A boy befriends a moose. The boy starts to think of the moose as a pet, that he owns it. Then the moose goes away. The boy tries to find the moose. He finds that another person has a different name for the moose and thinks it belongs to her. Ownership issues arise. The boy must come to terms with the meaning of wildness and to respect it. The ending is downright hilarious.This is one of the most beautifully illustrated books I have ever seen. And the message is timeless and universal. I think any age of person would enjoy it and would remember it for years to come.
