A Moose for Jessica (Picture Puffins) [Paperback]

Pat A. Wakefield (Author), Larry Carrara (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Picture Puffins | Publication Date: December 1, 1992

Here is the story that made headlines and captured hearts around the world--of the moose who came out of the Vermont woods and fell in love with a Hereford cow named Jessica. "Unique, fascinating, and delightful."--Kirkus Reviews. Full-color photos. An NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A Hereford cow falls for a moose in Vermont, and truth once again proves stranger than fiction in this captivating tale of a zoological odd couple. All ages.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-6 One October morning in 1986 a bull moose wandered out of the Vermont woods into a pasture where three beef cattle browsed. Two cows ran off immediately while the third stood her ground. Her reward was, for the next 76 days, the constant and thorough attention bestowed on her by the gentle but confused moose. The saga of the ``love-sick moose'' (as he was to be termed by national and international press) is well told in this photographic essay. The text weaves the natural history of moose into the story of the unusual ``courtship'' between species. It also tells the story of the people who became involved: the visited farmer's support and defense of the wild animal and the human response to the rare event. The text, based on the farmer's log, is supplemented by over 50 quality, full-color photographs. A book that is funny and touching, and full of reverence for nature. Catherine Wood, Shelburne Museum, Vt.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (December 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140361340
• ISBN-13: 978-0140361346
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #746,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #91 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > Science & Technology > Earth Science

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A heart warming story, March 22, 2002

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Jessica (North Dakota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Moose for Jessica (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

A moose for Jessica is a heartwarming story about a cow named Jessica who live in vermont. She falls in love with a moose named josh. This is a true story and it really touched my heart. Despite there differences Jessica and Josh found true love. I get a tear in my eye everytime i read this book. I highly recomend this book to any warm hearted red blooded american.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Education / Informational / Heartwarming, October 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A Moose for Jessica (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

I loved this book. Not only for the heart warming story it told about the Moose "Josh" but by how the moose got close to the animals and humans who lived on the Carrara farm. Fantastic!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars A Moose for Jessica, November 10, 2010

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This review is from: A Moose for Jessica (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

While visiting Vermont I was told the story of Jessica, at which time I remembered hearing it on the news several years ago. Immediately upon returning home I purchased three copies, two for Christmas gifts and one for me. I am really pleased with the overall book, story, layout, and cover.