Marty Moose is a winner for the 'I can read by myself now' crowd. It’s not trying to teach a heavy-handed moral lesson; it’s just trying to be funny, and for a seven-year-old, that’s exactly what keeps them turning pages. Claire Powell’s art is the secret sauce here, turning a standard 'fish out of water' story into something that feels fresh and energetic.
If you’ve got a kid who is bored by 'Learn to Read' phonics books but isn't quite ready for the wall-of-text in Harry Potter, this is your go-to. It’s safe, it’s silly, and it’s a great example of why we shouldn't be afraid of 'mischief' in stories—it’s where the engagement happens.




