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Praise for Finding Moose

2022 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection

2022 Toronto Public Library First and Best Selection

2023-2024 First Nations Communities Read (FNCR) Awards Longlist

2022 The Children’s Book Council “April: Hot Off the Press” feature

Bradford Today "6 books to read to celebrate Indigenous History Month" feature

“This is a sweet tale of exploring nature with a grandparent, enriched by the grandfather’s observations and Ojibwemowin words.”—Youth Services Book Review

“Finding Moose" is a thoughtful and entertaining picture book that is especially recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 3-7—Midwest Book Review

“Charming illustrations by Jennifer Faria are painted in gentle, soft colors, and they are filled with plenty of details to keep little eyes on the pages as the story is read to them. This is a lovely story that will become a favorite at reading time.”—Portland Book Review

“[T]his joyful book reinforces the need to listen, see, and be present in the woods so that the wonders of nature can unfold. The power of loving inter-generational relationships rests at the core of this simple story… The end result is a touching story that addresses important lessons at a time when environmental change is such a pressing concern.”—Children’s Literature

“Holler’s Finding Moose is an excellent addition to any bookshelf, especially for helping young learners learn a bit of the Ojibwemowin language. Lovers of nature, exploring, and spending time with dear loved ones will enjoy this story – it is a gem for all ages.”—CM Magazine

“Children will enjoy this simple story that introduces them to some of their forest neighbours whose names are in both English and Ojibwemowin. Highly recommended.”— Simcoe.com

“For a lovely early spring walk, learning about nature and being introduced to words in Ojibwemowin, join an Anishinaabe grandfather with his grandson to see how forest life reveals itself and search for an elusive mooz.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians

“[Finding Moose] fills a niche for much needed books about the natural world for children…”—YA Books Central

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