Moe is little, but he wants to be the best. He tries to prove his worth to his older siblings by showing off all the things he can do. Each feat turns out to be harder than expected, however, and Moe's brother and sister call attention to his many mistakes. He feels discouraged until his siblings point out that he is actually the best at one important thing: Moe is best at trying! With a satisfying ending and adorable monkey characters, Richard Torrey's story will inspire young readers to keep on trying. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level F.
"a family tale of persistence and confidence that serves as a timely lesson in a text explicitly aimed at the youngest budding readers. . . . This lighthearted take on youthful determination and the value of continued effort successfully avoids undue complexity, allowing both message and story to reach their emergent-reader audience."—Kirkus Reviews
"It's an improbably affecting story given its modest vocabulary and simple, cartoony illustrations."—Horn Book Guide
"The message may be helpful for toddlers who are feeling too small to do anything right. The illustrations are clear and bright . . . The simple text and relatable story will make for a pleasant read"—School Library Journal
Richard Torrey has written and illustrated many books for children. He is also an editorial cartoonist, a faculty member of the Art League of Long Island, and the creator of a greeting card line. He lives in Shoreham, New York.
Moe is little, but he wants to be the best. He tries to prove his worth to his older siblings by showing off all the things he can do. Each feat turns out to be harder than expected, however, and Moe's brother and sister call attention to his many mistakes. He feels discouraged until his siblings point out that he is actually the best at one important thing: Moe is best at trying! With a satisfying ending and adorable monkey characters, Richard Torrey's story will inspire young readers to keep on trying. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level F.
Praise
"a family tale of persistence and confidence that serves as a timely lesson in a text explicitly aimed at the youngest budding readers. . . . This lighthearted take on youthful determination and the value of continued effort successfully avoids undue complexity, allowing both message and story to reach their emergent-reader audience."—Kirkus Reviews
"It's an improbably affecting story given its modest vocabulary and simple, cartoony illustrations."—Horn Book Guide
"The message may be helpful for toddlers who are feeling too small to do anything right. The illustrations are clear and bright . . . The simple text and relatable story will make for a pleasant read"—School Library Journal
Author
Richard Torrey has written and illustrated many books for children. He is also an editorial cartoonist, a faculty member of the Art League of Long Island, and the creator of a greeting card line. He lives in Shoreham, New York.
