FICTION

Wade's Wiggly Antlers

by Louise BRADFORD
illus. by Christine Battuz. 32p. Kids Can. May 2017. Tr $16.95. ISBN 9781771386159.
COPY ISBN
PreS-Gr 1—Wade is a young moose who loves his antlers because they look like trumpets and birds can perch on them. He does not want to lose them, ever. When the antlers become wobbly, Wade takes precautions so they don't fall off. But sitting out of activities means that he misses out on fun and friendship, so he learns to accept the inevitable and enjoy what takes the place of his antlers. The Canadian-inspired illustrations show Wade and his forest friends playing outdoor hockey and wearing toques and checkered flannel shirts.
VERDICT Children dealing with change or experiencing loss will find comfort in Wade's positive outlook. A perfect choice for one-on-one sharing.
Reviewed by Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, Alta.
Young moose Wade worries when his antlers feel loose, but his mother reassures him they will grow back in the summer. Hand-drawn and digital-collage illustrations feature vignettes that show the active, fun-loving moose with his forest friends using his antlers as a catcher's mitt, Ping-Pong paddle, etc. The slight if reassuring tale may appeal to youngsters losing a first tooth.
 , Jun 01, 2017

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

BOOKS

Hoot Hoot
by Georgette
BOOKS

My Dinosaur Shoes
by Tassopoulos Wehner, Eleni
BOOKS

The Smushkins: ABC Zoinks
by Rueda, Claudia
BOOKS

Our World: Vietnam
by Tran-Davies, Nhung
BOOKS

Happy Chinese New Year, Little Red Panda
by Wood, Amanda
BOOKS

One Night In Bethlehem
by Lord, Jill Roman
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?