Randolph the Christmas Moose: A Yuletide Fable of Empowerment

by Gerry Gibson, Matt Taylor (Illustrator)

Overview

Randolph the Moose lives with his mother in the Great White North. After a chance encounter with the reindeer from Santa Claus' sleigh-pulling team, Randolph finds new joy in trail running as he trains to join the reindeer in Santa's flight school. But when the head elf places him at the workshop loading dock instead (due to his tremendous bulk), Randolph has to use his brains and work ethic to earn respect at his new job... and even save Christmas.

Imagine Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer, except...

Randolph has a healthy self-image

Randolph has a more positive outlet for his feelings

Randolph runs, but not away from his problems

Randolph is pro-active, refusing to let Santa's workshop define him as a moose

BE YOUR OWN MOOSE!

"Randolph the Christmas Moose empowers kids to find the unique leader within themselves and to not allow stereotyping to limit their potential."
--AUSTIN HIGHSMITH GARCES, author of The Miracle Tree and actor in Dolphin Tale 1 and 2

"Randolph the Christmas Moose, filled with humor and character building, shares a twist to a familiar tale to produce an important message about how children can be hard-working, determined and true to themselves."
--ADAM DOVICO, educator and author of When Kids Lead, The Limitless School and Inside the Trenches

"This is a charming and funny story that will not only entertain kids, but also help them understand that other people's opinions don't define them."
--LINDSAY THOMPSON, filmmaker and writer for PBS' Arthur

"Randolph the Christmas Moose addresses many important childhood themes, including acceptance, endurance and bullying, without sounding 'preachy.'"
--SUE ELDER, Ed.D., public and elementary school librarian, educator and bibliophile

Learn more at www.GerryGibsonAuthor.com

From Loving Healing press www.LHPress.com

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781615994991
Publisher:	Loving Healing Press
Publication date:	05/19/2020
Pages:	46
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.13(d)
Lexile:	600L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

A former teacher, Gerry Gibson is a writer, filmmaker, soccer coach, and YouTube/podcast host. He has a host of accolades to his credit. In 1986, Gerry and his teammate Barry completed a "three-peat" of three straight first-place finishes in the three-legged race at the Brunson Elementary Field Day. In 1987, Gerry won a "Participant" ribbon in the school science fair with his project "trees". And in 2005, Gerry's friend Matt won the Win a Date With Chicken Little Contest, for which he was awarded an all-expense paid trip to Hollywood for the Chicken Little move premiere. Gerry went with him. Gerry currently lives with his wife, Courtney, his sons, Bennett and Turner, and countless other microorganisms in Winton-Salem, NC He writes stories for kids because that's what he is: a big, grey-haired kid. You can learn more about Gerry by visiting his website www.GerryGibsonAuthor.com

Editorial Reviews

"I've known Gerry for most of my life, and he has always been a leader. With the story he's created in Randolph the Christmas Moose, he empowers kids to find the unique leader within themselves and how to not allow stereotyping to limit their potential. I believe children will love this whimsical tale and also feel encouraged to find their own voice."
-- Austin Highsmith Garces, author of The Miracle Tree and actor in Dolphin Tale 1 and 2

"Randolph the Christmas Moose shares a twist to a familiar tale, filled with humor and character building, to produce an important message about what we want all of our children to be: hard-working, determined and true to themselves. Readers of all ages will easily relate to Randolph and the challenges he faces as he strives to achieve a dream."
-- Adam Dovico, educator & author of When Kids Lead, The Limitless School and Inside the Trenches

"A charming and funny story that will not only entertain kids, but also help them understand that other people's opinions don't define them. A fun book for kids AND their grown-ups!"
-- Lindsay Thompson, filmmaker and writer for PBS' Arthur

"Randolph the Christmas Moose addresses many important childhood themes, including acceptance, endurance and bullying, without sounding 'preachy.' The sly humor will appeal to readers who enjoy Jon Scieska. The lessons of Randolph are presented in a fresh, new story that will appeal to many ages. Parents will enjoy sharing it with young readers, and it will also appeal to emergent and newly independent readers. Readers will cheer for Randolph as he never gives up in his quest for acceptance."
-- Sue Elder, Ed.D., public and elementary school librarian, educator and bibliophile

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