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There's a Moose in My Attic
Paperback
Publisher Price: $14.99
Publisher: Matt M. Morano
Published: Jul 5 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When a little boy gets carried away and paints the cat, he knows right away he's made a mistake. His stomach feels strange. His thoughts start racing. Before he can figure out what to do, something impossible happens. A moose appears in the kitchen.
A very large moose.
The boy doesn't want anyone to see it. He doesn't want to explain what happened. He doesn't want anyone to be disappointed in him. So he hides the moose in the attic and tries to go on with his day.
At first, it seems like a good plan. No one knows. No one is upset. Everything can stay the same.
Except the moose doesn't stay quiet.
From upstairs come the sounds he can't ignore. Thump. Creak. Drip. The more he tries to forget about the moose, the bigger the problem feels. What started as one mistake becomes something heavier, lonelier, and harder to carry.
There's a Moose in My Attic is a warm, gently funny picture book about mistakes, secrets, worry, shame, honesty, and the relief that comes from telling the truth. Through a child-friendly metaphor and soft watercolor illustrations, the story helps young readers understand that hidden feelings can grow when they're kept inside. It also shows how much comfort can come from telling a safe, loving grown-up what really happened.
Written for ages 4-8, this book gives families, teachers, counselors, librarians, and caregivers a gentle way to begin conversations about impulse control, anxiety, emotional repair, and the courage it takes to admit a mistake. A reassuring Note for Grown-Ups adds helpful context for adults who want to support children with patience, connection, and compassion.
Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussion, counseling offices, social-emotional learning, and families looking for a thoughtful story about honesty, forgiveness, and making things right.
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