Hoff, Syd Santa’s
Moose EARLY READER Harper, 1979. $3.99
Content: G.
All of the forest
animals are preparing for Christmas when Milton the Moose sees eight reindeer
going to help Santa. Milton offers his
help to pull the big sleigh and Santa and the reindeer are happy to have him
because of his strength. Milton has to
learn a few skills along the way, but by the end of the night when the reindeer
are tired, they are glad to have his help.
Milton promises to help Santa the next Christmas as well.
Syd Hoff’s illustrations have always been fun
and this is no exception. The simple
words and sentences are great for beginning readers. My only hang up is that at one point Milton
falls of the roof and takes all the reindeer with him and when they land there
are “X”s on their eyes, which to my kids translates that they are dead (instead
of disoriented)-that took some explaining.
EL (K-3) – OPTIONAL. Reviewer, C. Peterson.
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