Too Many Moose - Lisa M. Bakos & Mark Chambers

1. Read Aloud-ability: The repeated text throughout the story makes this so much fun to read aloud.  Kids will anticipate the line and read along with you.

2. Activities: Martha and her moose do just about everything together and it all looks marvelously magical.

3. Illustrations: Mark Chambers adds in those little details that make a big difference. Hi art is so full of color, life, and personality.

4. The Lesson: The all important: too much of a good thing is not necessarily a good thing explained in such a fun, unique way.

5. The Rhyme: Spot on and fun! The great rhyme definitely adds to the enjoyment of the story!

Parents: Kids will love to read this book along with you! The repeated text makes it great for reading together.  Also, a great lesson that is told through humor is always a win for parents. Plus, go to books.sourcebooks.com/moose-mart/ and your child can name their own Moose!

Teachers: Have your students create their own "Too Many" stories

Writers: Great rhyme; repeated text; lesson delivered without being too preachy;

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