Every son wants to be just like his dad, even a moose! In The Mad Moose, a young moose idolizes his father and can’t wait to grow up and be just like him. 

There’s only one problem: The two don’t have a close relationship because the father doesn’t know how to relate to his son. The younger moose is full of energy and curiosity and will try anything that seems fun, including mimicking other animals. 

But how can you make your father have fun when he is respected for being the biggest animal in the forest? For this young moose, it’s a daunting challenge. 

As the two travel together and meet other animals in the forest, the little moose tries to mimic them, showing his father that they too can have fun, just like a scampering squirrel or a rabbit. The son finally learns that he can have fun simply by being himself, and his father learns that even though he’s big and strong, he can still play and share good times with his son.

About the Author

Daniel Kawecki of Montreal is working on his next children’s book. Illustrations for The Mad Moose are by Julie Lobb.