The Horn Book Guide

EASY READERS

Van Laan, Nancy , Van Laan, Nancy

Busy Busy Moose

48 pp. | Houghton | August, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-395-96091-6 $$15.00

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Amy Rusch & Amy Rusch. Moose's second book relies on small variations on small situations, a useful structure in a transitional reader. As his animal friends scurry through their preparations for winter, Moose doesn't really have anything to do but wait. His placid acceptance of his situation makes his antlers a perfect place for resting birds; come spring, they're perfect for nesting birds. The engagingly varied illustrations give each turn of the page a fresh start.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2003