| A Moose for Jessica | |
| Author: | Pat A. Wakefield with Larry Carrara |
| Illustrator: | Larry Carrara (photos) |
| Cover Artist: | Larry Carrara |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Subject: | Animals |
| Genre: | Non-fiction, Children's literature |
| Publisher: | Dutton (New York) |
| Release Date: | 1987 |
| Media Type: | Print (Hardback) |
| Isbn: | 0-525-44342-8 |
| Dewey: | 599.73/57 19 |
| Congress: | QL737.U55 W35 1987 |
| Oclc: | 15856520 |
A Moose for Jessica is a 1987 non-fiction children's book about a moose named Josh who loved a cow called Jessica.[1] The story is told by Pat A. Wakefield and is illustrated with photographs by Larry Carrara, the owner of the cow.
In 1986, Josh turned up at a farm in Shrewsbury, Vermont, and began to show decided attraction toward Jessica, a Hereford cow. He stayed in the vicinity for 76 days.[2] The visit of the moose inspired media attention and attracted tens of thousands of people to the area.[3] [4]
Kirkus Reviews described the book as "unique, fascinating, and delightful." The New York Times Book Review commented: "This quiet, unpretentious story has the magic of credibility thanks to Pat A. Wakefield's simple, intelligent writing, enhanced by wonderful photographs."[5]
It was named as an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children by the National Science Teachers Association and as one of the year's best books by Publishers Weekly.