Morris Goes to School

The humor in this one is pretty good, especially for a children’s book from the early 70’s. This is the story of Morris the moose who wants some candy but goes to the wrong store because he can’t read. When he does get to the candy store he almost pays too much for his gumdrops because he can’t coun......more

What a pleasant surprise Morris Goes to School turned out to be. Brimming with wonderfully friendly laugh-out-loud humor from start to finish, and with illustrations reminiscent of the best in children's literature of the 1940s, '50s and '60s, Morris Goes to School tells a story that is engaging to......more

This is one of my childhood favorites. Can't tell you how many times I've read this book. Tonight my daughter read it to me and I couldn't help but smile when she chuckled over the same parts I remember laughing about... "He yelled, 'Where is the bee? I'm afraid of bees! They sting! Miss Fine said, 'I......more

"I like that Morris liked what I like: gumdops and swimming."......more

A wonderful tale about the importance of literacy and education. Touches lightly on xenophobia in an age appropriate way.......more