Ernest is a book about a moose that just does not fit in... literally! Throughout the book Ernest tries to get into the book but can only manage to get his head or his backside in for example. However, Ernest's mouse friend has a very clever plan involving scraps of paper and sticky tape to help his friend fit in.I really enjoyed this book as it carried an important message about people feeling like they do not fit in and the kindness of others in trying to help them fit in.I think that this book is appropriate for both the early years and KS1. It could be used to aid topics or even a short focus session on friendship, anti-bullying or if there was a new child in the class for example to encourage the other children to make them feel like a part of the class.A must have resource! “Ernest, the moose who doesn't fit” by Catherine Rayner is a nice book for early years children. Ernest is a large moose who cannot fit into the book so as we read the book we can only see parts of him. His small chipmunk friend is trying desperately to get him to fit into the book but to no avail. Just when they are about to give up, his little friend comes up with a great idea to fit him in the book which is to stick some pages together so we can finally see Ernest in all his glory. On the last page of the book there is a larger fold out page which shows a full picture of Ernest and his friend at last. I would recommend reading this book to early years children as I think they would enjoy the mystery of how to get Ernest in the book, and also the large fold out image at the end.
What do You think about Erik (2010)?
Very cute. I like how the background is graph paper. The ending has a nice DIY twist.
—Nini
I will review this one on my blog. This was a cute and funny book!
—rainbowbright
