Kitty and Dino Help Marvin the Moose

Marvin the Moose book cover
New release · Ages 3 to 8

Marvin’s grandma is sick. The cure grows on a cliff he’s too scared to climb.

A bedtime story about teamwork, asking for help, and helping the ones you love.

  • Ages 3 to 8
  • Theme teamwork
  • Length one cozy bedtime
  • Paperback & Kindle
  • Free with Kindle Unlimited

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Written by a dad for his own son, part of the Magical Tales of Kitty & Dino series.

What happens in the story

Marvin the moose’s grandma is very sick. Only the Sunset Berry can make her better, and it blooms once a year at the top of Steep Stone Cliff. Today is that day. Marvin tried to climb yesterday, but his hooves kept slipping, and looking down scared him.

Kitty tries lifting herself up with her wind, but it isn’t strong enough. Dino grows a tree up the cliff, but it stops halfway. Then the two of them say it at the same moment: “We work together!” Dino grows thick vines all the way up, and Kitty makes little rock ledges, one by one.

Marvin is still too scared to climb, and that’s okay. Kitty goes up instead, with Dino ready to catch her with more vines if she slips. She pushes back a gust of afternoon wind, reaches the glowing berries, and slides back down on wet, slippery vines. The next day, Grandma is better.

Looking for a children’s book about moose?

Moose don’t turn up in many picture books, and Marvin is a gentle one, a tall moose with leaves on his antlers who just wants his grandma to feel better.

What makes it special is that Marvin stays scared, and nobody makes him climb. His friends find another way. That’s a kind thing for a frightened child to hear: you can ask for help.

Look inside

Flip through the opening pages of the book.

Marvin the Moose front cover
Kitty and Dino
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Can they reach the Sunset Berries before it is too late?
The rest of the story is in the book.
Drag a page corner, or tap the arrows

Questions to ask after reading

A few questions for the minute after the book closes. There are no wrong answers.

  • Marvin was too scared to climb. Is there something that feels too scary for you right now?
  • The wind and the tree didn’t work on their own. What worked?
  • Marvin brought honey to say thank you. How do you say thank you to someone who helps you?

Perfect for

  • ✓ Kids who feel scared of big, hard things
  • ✓ A child with a grandparent who’s unwell
  • ✓ Talking about teamwork and asking for help
  • ✓ A calm, happy bedtime read

Quick answers

What is Kitty and Dino Help Marvin the Moose about?
A moose who needs a rare Sunset Berry to heal his sick grandma but is too scared to climb for it. Kitty and Dino help him get it through teamwork. A warm story for ages 3 to 8.
What age is it for?
Ages 3 to 8.
What lesson does it teach?
The book says it at the end: “That’s what friends do. They help each other.” It also shows that it’s okay to be scared and to ask for help.
Where can I get it?
On Amazon, in paperback or Kindle.

A warm story about teamwork and courage

One short story. One moose, one cliff, two friends who will not quit. Ready for tonight.

Buy the paperback →
or read it free tonight with Kindle Unlimited

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