By Richard T. Morris, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
published 2014 by Little, Brown and Company
This book has been out in the wild for a couple days now, and let me be the first to tell you to be sure to check the endpapers. Know a movie buff? A cinematographer? A dud with a digital camera? A moose with a dream? Do you have something important to say? Or do you just need a good laugh?
Well. Scoot over and share the lens with this crew.
From the publisher:
Lights! Camera! Moose!
MOOSE? Yes, Moose! When a movie director tries to capture the life of a moose on film, he’s in for a big surprise. It turns out the moose has a dream bigger then just being a moose–he wants to be an astronaut and go to the moon.
His forest friends step in to help him, and action ensues. Lots of action. Like a lacrosse-playing grandma, a gigantic slingshot into space, and a flying, superhero chipmunk.
In this hilarious romp, Richard T. Morris and bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld remind us to dream big and, when we do, to aim for the moon.
I’m so honored to have an exclusive look at this cast of characters. And since they are straight off the set of the most spectacular documentary ever created, this is a real treat. This is nature behind the scenes.
How great is that?
Big thanks to Tom Lichtenheld and Faye Bi at Little, Brown for these mugshots and crew info. And if you liked this peek into the picture book, stay tuned for next week. More special features on the way!
Tagged: richard t. morris, special features, this is a moose, tom lichtenheld
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Happy New Year to you, too, Beth! Sounds like you had a great New Year's Eve. And like you, I could luxuriate (great word!) in the world of "Mad Men" forever. Love that show ...
Happy New Year!
I adore learning about the writer's process - books, movies, TV, anything. I love picking up trivia about what a director was thinking and such. To me it makes the experience richer.
The writing process enthralls me and invigorates my own writer's mind. I love talking about writing with other writer's, and reading about their own process.
And yes, those "behind the scenes" looks at shows like Mad Men and West Wing are fascinating, too!
Happy New Year, Beth!
The writer's experience is the artist's experience, and we are all richer for having shared it.
I won't force the 'secret agents' among us to share if they don't want to, but I for one have gained so much by reading about what others are going through. It cuts right through the isolation, makes it a bit easier, to share the experience.
I always enjoy reading what you write about all of that. Happy New Year, and thank you!
I was rather dismayed as I read your post and finally relieved after reading the comments that I'm not the only one who craves reading/hearing about writing process and the journey.
I hope the friend who suggested this was not a writer?
Sleep well tonight. You are among friends and supporters who adore your blog and process. Happy New Year!
"...this blog, which is nothing if not process talk—the splintering off of obsessions, the dwelling with them, the fervent hope that what is said will be of some inherent interest."
Your blog is always interesting! I don't comment much, but I always read, and your posts add a few peaceful, thoughtful moments to each day.
By the way, I got the copy of Nothing but Ghosts--thanks very, very much!--in the middle of last month and devoured it in one evening. I want to read it again more slowly (to savor it) before reviewing, and will post my praise-filled review on my blog closer to the release date.
Hmm, this makes me recall college discussions about whether it is appropriate or not to talk of the author's intentions when analyzing a book. I say, let every voice be heard. And I enjoy hearing about your process. ;-)
Happy New Year!
Oh my gosh.
A hug to all of you. A word (words) to say that the embrace of you is real and felt and ever good.
Thank you.
Ink Mage: I had worried that NBG had disappointed you. Such a relief to know that it has not.
Cheers.
I, for one, can not get enough of the writer's process talk. I learn from it every time...every time. (Plus, it fascinates me...)
It may not be for everyone, but I would be surprised to meet a writer who did not appreciate it.
Happy New Year to you, too, Beth...
XO
Anna
The greatest gift we've received on-line has been the world that authors have opened up to us. Not only in the books they've written, but in the sharing of their thoughts, processes, hopes, heartaches,love of reading,joy of life, and last but not least, the encouragement, to readers and writers alike, that stories matter. A big thanks and a Happy New Year to you, Beth.