Jake's excited about going on a trip to an island, and he really, really, really wants to see a moose. But his dad insists that there are no moose on this island. But both Jake and a friendly moose would like to disagree! In playful rhymes, author Stephanie Calmenson brings the reader along with Jake and his dad, as they explore the mammals, birds, insects, and sea life on and around the island. With graceful illustrations by Jennifer Thermes, Jake”and the reader”start to see the moose, a little bit at a time, but Dad's either got his nose in a book or binoculars glued to his eyes. In the end, it's Jake who shows his dad the value of putting aside the guidebook and ferry schedule to truly experience the beauty and magic of the outdoors. Calmenson writes in quatrains with a humorous point of view. Thermes' brightly hued watercolors are lively and appealing, with the sky and waters in lovely shades of blue... the story is entertaining and would serve as a good introduction to family outings. A valuable reminder to enjoy the outdoors and keep an eye out for possibilities! --Kirkus Reviews Gorgeously painted seals, hawks, deer, and squirrels prance across these pages, and the humorous rhyme and rhythm of the text hops playfully as well. Both a fun and important read. --ForeWord Reviews Singsong, rhyming text and gentle color illustrations spin a charming story about enjoying the beautiful outdoors, enhanced at the end with a handful of fun facts about moose! --Midwest Book Review Gorgeously painted seals, hawks, deer, and squirrels prance across these pages, and the humorous rhyme and rhythm of the text hops playfully as well. Both a fun and important read. --ForeWord Reviews Singsong, rhyming text and gentle color illustrations spin a charming story about enjoying the beautiful outdoors, enhanced at the end with a handful of fun facts about moose! --Midwest Book Review Stephanie Calmenson is the author of more than one hundred books for children, including Dinner at the Panda Palace, A PBS StoryTime Book; The Principal's New Clothes; Jazzmatazz!; Late for School!; Oopsy Teacher!; and Ollie's School Day: A Yes-and-No Book. She is also known for her highly acclaimed books about dogs, including Rosie, A Visiting Dog's Story, which Smithsonian Magazine called "one of the outstanding nonfiction titles of the year," and May I Pet Your Dog? The How-to Guide for KIDS Meeting DOGS (and DOGS Meeting KIDS), a Horn Book Fanfare selection and an ALA Notable Children's Video. Stephanie lives in New York City and vacations in Maine. Jennifer Thermes is a children's book author and illustrator. In addition to being an avid reader, an obsessed gardener, and an adorer of cats, she creates illustrated maps for publishing and magazine clients. Her most recent book is Maggie & Oliver, or A Bone of One's Own, a middle-grade novel by Valerie Hobbs (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers). She lives in an old farmhouse in Connecticut with her family, two cats, one dog, and countless mice. Stephanie Calmenson is the author of more than one hundred books for children. Her fiction and poetry have been called marvelous (Publishers Weekly), and funny, sweet, and right on the mark” (Booklist). She is also known for her highly acclaimed books about dogs. Stephanie lives in New York City and vacations in Maine. This book was inspired by a trip she and her husband took to Isle au Haut, a small island about five miles off the coast of Maine. Used Book in Good Condition