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A gorilla war? Car pools? Playing the piano by ear? It's no wonder a little girl is confused by some of the strange things she overhears her mommy and daddy saying. With his hilarious wordplay and zany illustrations, Fred Gwynne keeps children of all ages in stitches!



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Fred Gwynne, best known as the television star of The Munsters, was also the author-illustrator of many children's books, including his classic books of humorous homonyms. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Aladdin (January 6, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0689878273
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689878275
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,748 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars He's the Town's Favorite Sun., May 9, 2002
By tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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The English language is all [messed] up. Foreigners recognize that immediately, but it takes we Americans much longer to realize that. Of course, with all the goofy rules and exceptions in English, it can be quite fun to speak it. No more is this more apparent than with homonyms (words that sound the same but have different meanings). Kids love homonyms, and used in an imaginative context can help children gain an appreciation for language. With that in mind, A CHOCOLATE MOOSE FOR DINNER is a delightful book. The sayings and the illustrations that accompany those phrases are a joy to read and usually get several laughs from children. A few of the phrases (shoe tree, and the rowing allusions) maybe a bit unfamiliar to modern audiences. Nevertheless, those terms add to the book rather than detract. Children love this book and it is sure to be a winner in alomst any home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly clever puns are a delight!, October 28, 1999
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I loved this book. On each page there is a literal picture of phrases such as "drives me up the wall" and "fish tackle". Wonderful illustratons. Perfect for the beginning reader.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A witty book that speaks to all ages, June 20, 2000
By Tonya P Wagoner (Berry, Kentucky) - See all my reviews
I took a graduate class this summer in which we had a guest speaker who taught first grade. She was explaining something new in education called "Edible Education." She first read this book to our class of adults. She held our attention as if we were little ones. Then we had some real chocolate mousse. I'm a teacher of French and will use this book to show students how odd our own language is. Then we'll have some real chocolate mousse. I truly adore this book and know that it will be a favorite for my children some day.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book for teaching figurative language!
Such a fun book and I love using it in my third grade classroom to teach figurative language and homonyms. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jennifer

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning through laughter
Fred Gwynne is the author and illustrator of this wonderful book. This book shows us with laughter why English can be so difficult to learn. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Michele Bege

5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Loved the book. It arrived in a timely manner and was in the condition said.
Published 14 months ago by Mary J. Kunert

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Handed Down a Generation
This was my favorite book as a little girl, so when my sister had her first boy, I was anxiously waiting to buy it for him at the right time. Read more
Published 22 months ago by H. Bramble

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun with Homophones, Homonyms, and Idioms
My 1st grade teacher read all of Fred Gwynn's books to my class and I adored them. The eye-catching pictures were strange and fun, incapuslating our inexperienced understanding... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Jenny Walsh

5.0 out of 5 stars Chocolate Moose for Dinner
I love this book. I am a kindergarten teacher. The students in my class wanted me to read this book over and over again. I recommend this book to classroom teachers and moms. Read more
Published on August 14, 2006 by K. Weber

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooray for Homonyms!
I love all Fred Gwynne's books for kids. The drawings are exceptionally well done, and the expressions on some faces are priceless. Read more
Published on June 30, 2006 by Finnegan

4.0 out of 5 stars Chocolate Mousse for Dinner
Great book for kids. Some concepts a little difficult to grasp for younger audience.
Published on November 3, 2005 by T. Spaulding

5.0 out of 5 stars Homonymic Humor
Fred Gwynne wrote his books for the persons who like to hear words in strange context and see strange intrepretations. Read more
Published on May 3, 2001 by colleenpayne

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book For All Ages
"A Chocolate Moose for Dinner" is a great book that shows people of all ages, how the English language isn't always literal. Read more
Published on March 19, 2001

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