This Moose Belongs to Me

This Moose Belongs to Me

Oliver Jeffers

Wilfred finds a moose. He names him Marcel. Wilfred gives commands to Marcel. Marcel does what he wants. One day, someone else claims Marcel was his moose first. What will Wilfred do?

I can't express enough how amazing Oliver Jeffers is. He delivers yet another visually stunning picture book and double whammy's it with a quirky and random story about a kid finding a moose and keeping him as a pet. This is by far Jeffers' best detailed illustrated book. Due to the detailed landscapes, they really should dominate the page but he somehow manages to bring the focus to Wilfred and Marcel throughout the book. You can pick out a Jeffers drawing out of a million along with the font. As always the font is the same and is what I like to call the 'Olly-J' font. This is perfect for the kid that reacts to visuals and has a creative mind. Adults, you are not excluded. Pick it up now!
-Marcel says so.

I Want My Hat Back

I Want My Hat Back

Jon Klassen

The Bear's hat is gone. He wants it back. He wanders around the forest asking every animal he sees, if they've seen his hat. One of them is not as honest as he seems. 

I Want My Hat Back is a straight to the point page turner with fantastic illustrations. Klassen uses simple but captivating watercolour drawings and his subjects show very little expressions until a pivotal moment which mirrors your own reaction. Dreaming of when the inside jacket will become a wallpaper print, I recommend this book to those who love understated illustrations and a good chuckle throughout a short yet delightful read.