A Moose for Jessica

A Moose for Jessica

Author	Pat A. Wakefield with Larry Carrara
Illustrator	Larry Carrara (photos)
Cover artist	Larry Carrara
Language	English
Subject	Animals
Genre	Non-fiction, Children's literature
Publisher	Dutton (New York)
Publication date	1987
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (Hardback)
ISBN	0-525-44342-8
OCLC	15856520
Dewey Decimal	599.73/57 19
LC Class	QL737.U55 W35 1987

A Moose for Jessica is a 1987 non-fiction children's book about a moose named Josh who loved a cow called Jessica. ^[1] The story is told by Pat A. Wakefield and is illustrated with photographs by Larry Carrara, the owner of the cow.

In 1986, Josh turned up at a farm in Shrewsbury, Vermont, and began to show decided attraction toward Jessica, a Hereford cow. He stayed in the vicinity for 76 days. ^[2] The visit of the moose inspired media attention and attracted tens of thousands of people to the area. ^{[3] [4]}

Reception

Kirkus Reviews described the book as "unique, fascinating, and delightful." The New York Times Book Review commented: "This quiet, unpretentious story has the magic of credibility thanks to Pat A. Wakefield's simple, intelligent writing, enhanced by wonderful photographs." ^[5]

It was named as an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children by the National Science Teachers Association and as one of the year's best books by Publishers Weekly . ^[5]

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References

1. Moose's Love Takes a Place In Literature
2. "The Cow Only a Moose Could Love". FoxNews. Fox Entertainment Group. 24 October 2006. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
3. UPI (3 November 1986). "Crowds Flocking to See Moose Courting a Cow". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
4. AP (13 January 1987). "Lovelorn Moose May Return in Fall". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
5. Quoted on Picture Puffin edition book cover

External links

• Mooseworld: Photographing Moose in Winter contains a photo of Josh and notes