There are No Moose on this Island!

Stephanie Calmenson is the author of more than one hundred books for children, including Dinner at the Panda Palace, A PBS StoryTime Book; The Principal's New Clothes; Jazzmatazz!; Late for School!; Oopsy Teacher!; and Ollie's School Day: A Yes-and-No Book. She is also known for her highly acclaimed books about dogs, including Rosie, A Visiting Dog's Story, which Smithsonian Magazine called "one of the outstanding nonfiction titles of the year," and May I Pet Your Dog? The How-to Guide for KIDS Meeting DOGS (and DOGS Meeting KIDS), a Horn Book Fanfare selection and an ALA Notable Children's Video. Stephanie lives in New York City and vacations in Maine. 

Enjoy the outdoors
"Calmenson writes in quatrains with a humorous point of view. Thermes' brightly hued watercolors are lively and appealing, with the sky and waters in lovely shades of blue ... the story is entertaining and would serve as a good introduction to family outings. A valuable reminder to enjoy the outdoors and keep an eye out for possibilities!" — Kirkus Reviews

"A father takes his son to the wilderness on an island off the coast of Maine, but the parent spends more time reading his guidebook than paying attention to the wildlife. In the end, it’s young Jake who teaches the value and enjoyment of nature. Gorgeously painted seals, hawks, deer, and squirrels prance across these pages, and the humorous rhyme and rhythm of the text hops playfully as well. Both a fun and important read."
—ForeWord Reviews

Jennifer Thermes is the illustrator of There are No Moose on this Island and The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever! by Rebecca Rule, which received a starred review from Kirkus. She has also illustrated Helen Keller's Best Friend Belle, Maggie & Oliver, or A Bone of One's Own, a middle-grade novel by Valerie Hobbs, and is the author and illustrator of Sam Bennett's New Shoes and When I Was Built. Jennifer's work has been described as "reminiscent of Lois Lenski" by The Horn Book Magazine.