My Review:
My Friend Moose’r McDan is a simple yet heart-warming story about a giant, blue moose named McDan, who is always wearing a big smile and ready to make new friends. His friendliness has the power to stop violence and transform his worst predator into a loving playmate!
The book features short, easy-to-understand sentences prefect for young readers, along with neat, colorful illustrations that enrich the story with interesting details. My favorite picture in the book is the one with the bear's gun down on the ground surrounded by beautiful wild flowers.
The story delivers a compelling and thought-provoking message against gun violence, while it promotes friendship, conservation and harmony with nature. I love that the book ends with a question, or rather, an invitation for the reader to extend the story by becoming McDan's next friend. Grab your child a copy of this lovely book and it'll likely become a new favorite for the holiday season and beyond!
My Friend Moose’r McDan
Written by Sky Danley
Illustrated by Alli Coate
An aggressive hunter bear meets a gentle moose who is looking for a new friend. The moose is so friendly that the bear decides to drop his gun and stop hunting altogether. Instead, the bear learns that it’s more fun to just hang out with a new friend, playing games and enjoying nature. However, after the fall colors change, it’s time for the bear to go back home. The gentle moose is sad because he lost his play friend, so he is again looking for a new one. He invites whoever is reading the book to become his new friend.
Ages 5-6 | Publisher: Sky Danley Productions | October 8, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-0997345100
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Sky Danley was born in the ordinary town of Peoria, Illinois -- ordinary because Hollywood producers famously ask, but how will it play in Peoria? Raised in the midwest, Sky attended Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. After completing a NASA contract for computer modeling of jet engine air flow, Sky entered and served as a commissioned officer in the United States military, where he earned his wings as a USAF Pilot. After the Air Force, Sky flew as a Captain for the legendary Trans World Airlines (TWA), an airline once owned by the famed Howard Hughes, whose Hollywood connections forever christened TWA, The Airline of the Stars. Sky, however, was drawn back into computer modeling, but instead of modeling air flow, this time he started modeling visual effects for the film industry, and shortly thereafter, became particularly interested in using computer modeling to visually convey stories. Following this new story interest, Sky enrolled at Harvard University, earning a Master's Degree in Film and Studio Arts, writing his thesis at The Walt Disney Studio, where he documented and catalogued the creation and practices of Walt Disney s original story department, which emphasized the visual over dialogue. Sky continues this story interest today, currently running a media production company specializing in visual story development, with a particular interest in stories that encourage today's youth to let their dreams soar...
Three lucky readers will each win a copy of My Friend Moose’r McDan and a plush moose!
Giveaway ends 1/6, 2020. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are thirteen years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Please fill out the form below and good luck!
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Giveaway is organized by The Children's Book Review and sponsored by Sky Danley Productions, who is responsible for prize fulfillment. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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