Moose and Magpie

It isn't easy being a moose. You're a full-grown adult at the age of one, and it itches like crazy when your antlers come in! In Bettina Restrepo's Moose and Magpie, young Moose is lucky to find a friend and guide in the wisecracking Magpie. "What do the liberty bell and moose have in common?" the Magpie asks as the seasons begin to change. Then, when fall comes: "Why did the moose cross the road?" Vivid illustrations by Sherry Rogers bring these characters to life. Laugh along with Moose and Magpie, and maybe-just maybe-Moose will make a joke of his own!

"This book is a great book to have in the classroom! It's funny (hence, the jokes told throughout) and it's educational! Children will be learning about the life and migration of the moose. There are informational tidbits found on each page that make a cute story very educational! From my experience, children seem to absorb information like this quicker than the best paper towels absorb water... that's what makes this book so special!"-Katie's Literature Lounge

"Moose and Magpie, by Bettina Restrepo and illustrated by Sherry Rogers is an interesting and entertaining children’s book designed to teach young children about Moose. Moose are not you’re usual topic for a children’s book. I also found it a bit odd in its approach, but my younger daughter loved it, laughing all the way through. Since she’s the better critic, I’m going with her assessment."-Dan Sharp

"What a fun book! The characters joke with each other and interesting facts are placed in boxes on the same page to turn information from that joke into a fact. So is it fiction or non-fiction? This book contains both! The illustrations are beautiful, colorful, and support the text very well. Accelerated Reader has this book labeled at a third grade reading level. I think younger readers could very easily read and enjoy this book. Another winning book published by Sylvan Dell. I recommend it!"-The Friendly Book Nook

Author/Illustrator Info:

Bettina Restrepo (Moose and Magpie, Fall 2009) is a professional writer who has appeared in Highlights for Children, Nature Friend, and Boy's Life magazines. Bettina graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Speech Communications and spent over fifteen years in the retail industry as a merchandise manager and auditor. She achieved her dream and is now writing at home with her husband, son, and dog in Texas. Moose and Magpie is Bettina's debut picture book. She is busy writing about more animals and is completing her fourth young adult novel. She is thrilled to share this book with elementary schools across the globe. Visit Bettina's Website / School Visit Info.

Sherry Rogers spent twelve years as a corporate graphic designer and artist before "leaving it all behind" for the freelance world. In addition to illustrating The Penguin Lady for Sylvan Dell, Sherry has illustrated Ten For Me; Hey Diddle Diddle; Paws, Claws, Hands & Feet; Kersplatypus; Burro's Tortillas; and the award-winning Moose and Magpie; Newton and Me; Sort It Out!; and If You Were a Parrot for Sylvan Dell. Sherry lives in Northern California. Visit Sherry's website.