Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
11/07/23
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-8234-5235-2
ISBN 13:
978-0-8234-5235-4
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2023002077
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist
(Thu Dec 28 00:00:00 CST 2023)
Hokkanen's lovable Mossy and Tweed are back in an all-new I Like to Read Comics story. Here Gnome Woods is visited by a shiny new unicorn who quickly becomes the hero of the woodlands. Unfortunately, this causes the wise old unicorn (a goat with one horn) who has long been the savior of the woods to feel unnecessary and unwanted. Mossy and Tweed do their best to cheer up the old unicorn, to little avail. However, things change when the new unicorn becomes trapped, and the wise old unicorn is called to save the day. In a short page count, the crisp, engaging cartoon artwork and comical story provide excellent insight into the benefits of teamwork. Hokkanen's playfully elegant story builds on the world she created in the previous installment, and the large speech balloons and clear, large fonts are just as accessible as ever. Libraries looking for entertaining comics that slyly teach valuable lessons to children should be sure to include both this book and its series opener in their collections.
School Library Journal
(Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 CST 2023)
K-Gr 2— A joyful tale of friendship, support, and hidden talents. In the enchanted land of Gnome Woods live elf best friends Mossy and Tweed. A single-horned goat called Wise Old Unicorn is a beloved member of the forest. One day, a baby bird falls in the lake and before anyone can react, a real unicorn arrives and saves the chick, leaving poor Wise Old Unicorn feeling very dejected and useless. Nothing Tweed and Mossy say seem to help him feel any better. One day, the real unicorn decides to eat the berries off a brambly bush and they soon find themselves trapped in the brambles. Mossy and Tweed see an opportunity to help both of their friends and call on the goat to use his super unique abilities to free the unicorn and save the day. Spread-length illustrations, humorous details, and easily followed action make this a selection for young fantasy readers. VERDICT A good choice where fantasy elements are popular. Pair this with Sarah's Unicorn by Bruce Coville.— Elisabeth LeBris
Is there room for two unicorns in the Gnome Woods? Mossy and Tweed find out in another silly, slapstick adventure in this over-the-top funny early graphic novel series.
Mossy and Tweed enjoy a perfect day by the pond with their friend the Wise Old Unicorn (who is really just a goat).
But when a baby bird falls in the pond, a NEW—and very shiny—unicorn appears and saves the day! Everyone loves how strong, smart, and brave the new unicorn is. . . But what about the Wise Old Unicorn? Surely he can save the day too! Mossy and Tweed set out to help their friend realize that the forest needs him too.
Cozy Scandinavian illustrations, oodles of “oopsies,” and easy-to-read banter are sure to delight in this series for emerging readers. Kids will laugh themselves silly at Mossy and Tweed’s slapstick misadventures.
I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read® counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.