Z Is for Moose - by Kelly Bingham (Hardcover)

About the Book

Caldecott Medalist Zelinsky illustrates an outrageously funny and boundary-breaking story for fans of Jon Scieszka and David Weisner. Zebra wants to put on a show as simple as A-B-C, but Zebra's friend Moose has other (unexpected and hilarious) ideas. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Caldecott Medalist Paul O. Zelinsky illustrates Kelly Bingham's outrageously funny, critically acclaimed, and boundary-breaking story about a moose, a zebra, and the alphabet! Zebra wants to put on a show as simple as ABC, but Zebra's friend Moose has other (unexpected and hilarious) ideas!

Zebra thinks the alphabet should be simple. A is for Apple. B is for Ball. Easy! But his friend Moose is too excited to wait his turn, and when M isn't for Moose (Mouse gets the honor), the rest of the letters better run for cover.

Exuberant and zany storytelling brings to life two friends and one laugh-out-loud comedy of errors that's about friendship, sharing, and compromise.

The incomparable Paul O. Zelinsky's artwork is bursting at the seams--literally--with child appeal. Breaking the borders of the page, and creating the art both digitally and traditionally, Zelinsky turns convention on its head. The result is a picture book that is innovative, hilarious, and begging to be read over and over again.

Z Is for Moose will bring laughter and fun to every story time and alphabet lesson, whether in school or at home.

Named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association

From the Back Cover

Z is for Zebra.

Zebra is absolutely certain he'll be able to direct everyone to appear on the correct page, at the appropriate time, without any mishaps, unnecessary drama, or hurt feelings. It's the ABCs, for goodness' sake. How difficult can it be?

Oh, dear.

Zebra forgot about moose.

Review Quotes

"Everybody will be elated with this goofy new way of going from A to Z." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"This zany alphabet book will make children smile." -- School Library Journal (starred review)

"This laugh-out-loud romp of an abecedary features an impatient moose who just can't wait for his turn." -- Booklist (starred review)

"If you think you've seen every possible idea for an alphabet book played out, think again." -- Horn Book (starred review)

"Just label it F for funny." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Readers accustomed to the usual list of letters will be giggling with suspense by the time 'L is for Lollipop' rolls around." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Hilarious mayhem. . . . The familiar ABC has never been more fun." -- The Guardian