Two Ballerinas . . . and a Moose

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Abigail Burch

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About the Book

Moose dances like no one’s watching in this second book in the Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from award-winning author James Preller!

Moose wants to dance gracefully like the two ballerinas he meets. He may not have ballet slippers, but he will not give up! Find out how he makes it work in this delightfully silly story about a moose on a mission.

About the Author

Photograph by James Preller

James Preller is the author of a wide range of children’s books, including the Jigsaw Jones and Scary Tales series. He enjoys writing for very young readers (A Pirate’s Guide to First Grade) as well as books for middle graders, such as Shaken, Bystander, The Courage Test, and Blood Mountain. Five of his books have been Junior Library Guild Selections. James lives in the Capital District of New York and enjoys visiting schools far and wide as a guest author. Readers may contact him through his website at JamesPreller.com.

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About the Illustrator

Abigail Burch is an illustrator working from her little studio in south London. She specializes in character-based illustration, drawing inspiration from the everyday to create bold, colorful illustrations full of joy and humor. She loves to fill her work with subtle, playful details, creating engaging, lighthearted illustrations that make you smile. Visit her online at AbigailBurch.co.uk.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon Spotlight (September 23, 2025)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665948814
  • Grades: P - 1
  • Ages: 4 - 6
  • Fountas & Pinnell™ H These books have been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient™ Leveling System

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Children will laugh their way through Moose’s antics, his silly dance shoes, and his enthusiastic attempts at twirling and spinning. Readers may recognize themselves in Moose, full of enthusiasm that outstrips his skills, and sympathize when Moose falls in a tangled heap . . . Smiles will break out when Moose lets loose and dances the night away. Illustrations are vivid and bold with clear ­expressions, and will likely inspire readers to break out their own moves. VERDICT ­Another totally relatable winner from Preller for the early reader shelves.

– School Library Journal, 8/01/24

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