The Moose with the Pump is a story based on a boy who has diabetes, but wants to play safely in the snow with his sister and friends. After discussing the issues with the visiting Moose, the boy and his sister ask their mother who permits them to clean up the sidewalks and play in the snow. The book outlines some of the issues involved with diabetes care for a child from the child's perspective, describing cautions for low sugar, having supplies always handy and having other people who know what to do in an emergency Presenting this book from the boys view in a poetic form similar to Dr. Suess keeps the story running but the material covered. Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite The Moose with the Pump by Yerachmiel Altman is about David Jacob, the little blue moose who has type 1 diabetes. His parents tell him that he need not be scared as they will not let him down and, with the right information, he will be safe and sound. They tell him that they will help him to learn to keep his sugar good all day using shots, blood tests, pumps, and sensors. His big sister, Adina, also knows how to take care of him. Winter is coming and David wants to play in the snow and be safe at the same time. Will David be able to play in the snow? What happens when they meet The Moose with the Pump? Read the story to find out! The story is adorable and shows how children with type 1 diabetes can play safely in the snow. It is informative to many parents and it also guides children to take care of themselves by showing them how to use insulin pumps, glucose sensors, and other machines associated with diabetes care. The story is written in a poetic manner, making it lyrical and giving the story a good pace and movement. The illustrations are colorful and endearing and they bring the characters and scenes alive. It is a good bedtime storybook and also good for read aloud sessions in classrooms and school libraries as it gives information about how to take care when one has type 1 diabetes. Mike Hoskins for DiabetesMineWith the title " The Moose with the Pump ," this 26-pager is also written in poetic form to tell the story of a little (blue moose) boy with T1D who's at home on a snowy day with his sister, but can't go outdoors to play with friends because there's so much snow outside. That is, until a mysterious adult Moose With a Pump appears, sharing his story about living with T1D for many years using an insulin pump and CGM; he explains that it's OK to go outside and play as long as you're safe.Yerachmiel describes this book as "Dr. Suess style," and through that format outlines many D-management issues from a child's POV - the cautions needed for hypoglycemia, having supplies handy in case of an emergency, making sure parents and friends are aware of what can happen, and of course the fun you can still have even with diabetes on board. Sprinkled throughout, you can find cartoon-style images of the Dexcom receiver, Tandem insulin pump and glucose meters. Seriously, the posed-toy photos and sing-songy poem style made me smile till my cheeks hurt... especially when the little boy and his sister are talking D-management with the visiting Moose, who even took the initiative to shovel and snow-blow the "white stuff" outdoors.In the end, thanks to the Moose's advice (Ask the Moose?), the siblings have their fears allayed and ask their mom if they can go outside to play; they even help the Moose clean up the sidewalks (Spoiler Alert: She says yes, because You CAN Do This!).What a fun read this one was, and we definitely recommend it for the diabetes bookshelf at home, in a doctor's office or in schools -- wherever D-kids can be found. healthline.com/diabetesmine/moose-and-giraffe-diabetes-books-giveaway#1 I was asked to help a local family who had a recently diagnosed six year old son.  My wife, a nurse, and I were able to give the parents a number of hints and tips in diabetes care but I had a very hard time finding something that would both appeal to their son and educate him as well. Drawing on my experience growing up with type 1 diabetes since the age of two, I started writing poetry in Dr. Seuss' style to describe living with the disease and the devices used to care for it.  Using my stuffed animal collection for illustrations, I began producing pages which I sent to the family and also published on Facebook.  Within a few months people began asking me to publish everything as a book.  The book was edited and proofread for accuracy by professional diabetes educators and people with type 1 diabetes. "The moose with the pump" is an endearing story which shows children with diabetes they do not have to be afraid to play in the snow with their friends. Sara Chana Hecht, RN, BS, CCM, LNC I had the privilege of reading this book with an objective eye from living with Diabetes successfully after 55 years and also as a retired BSN, CDE. I only wish I had this book to help Children and their parents years ago.