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One winter morning while playing with his animal friends, a young moose named Wade notices his antlers are wiggly, and he runs home to tell his mother. "Remember when we talked about your antlers falling off?" she says. "Don't worry. New ones will grow in the summer." But Wade is worried. He used his antlers for so many fun things, such as paddles for Ping-Pong, perches for giving friends rides and hooks for flying kites. He didn't want to lose them! Could Wade find a way to stop his antlers from falling off? Or, if he just lets them go, would he find new ways to play?In this charming picture book, author Louise Bradford has crafted a playful allegory for children about losing a first tooth. With Christine Battuz's amusing, exuberant art bringing Wade's story to life with sympathy as well as humor, this book makes an engaging and relatable read-aloud for story time. It provides terrific opportunities for discussions about how our bodies change as we grow up, what it feels like to go through these changes and the different ways we can celebrate the milestones. It would also work for an early life science lesson on how animals such as moose and deer lose and grow antlers and why. In addition, Wade's experience models a positive, inspiring approach to self-discovery, self-acceptance and dealing with developmental changes.
Author Notes
Louise Bradford is a two-time recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts Artists and Community Collaboration grant for her filmmaking program with at-risk youth. Louise was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and now lives in Ottawa, where she writes speeches for grown-ups.
Christine Battuz was born in France and received her Masters of Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts of Perugia in Italy. She has illustrated over sixty books for children, and has taught art to children of all ages. Christine draws all the time, and she also loves camping near mountains and rivers --- especially with her husband and son. She lives in Bromont, Quebec.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
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.-Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, Alta. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
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. (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
A young deer worries about losing his antlers but learns it's just a part of growing up.Wade's walking through the snow and notices that the shadow of his antlers resembles trumpets. This makes him want to march, and he leads an impromptu parade through the forest. As he marches, he feels his antlers wiggling and abruptly stops the parade to run home and show his mother. She reminds him that she had told him before that his antlers would fall off and new ones would grow in the summer. Wade decides he doesn't want to lose his antlers so for a few days sits on the sidelines while his friends dance and play hockey and jump rope. Then he decides he can't wait any longer and tries to remove the antlers himself; no luck. Finally, after a day of tobogganing, he discovers that his antlers are gone! And sure enough, in the summer, two bumps sprout on his head, quickly growing into a pair of bigger trumpets. Bradford's text is substantial, bringing a bit more complexity and depth than many picture books and capturing a child's ambivalence about maturation; readers won't have to stretch to see the parallels between Wade's antlers and their impending loose teeth. Battuz plays with pattern, shape, and riotous color effectively. A valuable lesson, nicely and sympathetically delivered. (Picture book. 4-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
