Join Mort the Moose on a lively rhyming adventure across Canada!
Beginning at beautiful Stony Lake in Ontario, Mort sets off with his family to explore some of Canada's most exciting places, famous landmarks, breathtaking landscapes, and special traditions. Along the way, young readers will visit Toronto's CN Tower, Niagara Falls, Ottawa's Parliament buildings, Qu�bec City, the Atlantic coast, the wide-open prairies, the Rocky Mountains, British Columbia, and the snowy Far North.
Children will discover Canadian wildlife, foods, sports, cultures, and symbols as Mort meets puffins, bison, orcas, caribou, and more. With cheerful rhymes, colorful illustrations, and heartwarming family moments, this story makes learning about Canada fun and memorable.
The adventure continues at the back of the book with a child-friendly glossary that explains the new Canadian words and places introduced throughout the story.
Perfect for reading aloud at home, in the classroom, or at bedtime, Mort the Moose is a fun and educational celebration of Canada, family, curiosity, and discovery.
Pack your bags, follow Mort, and get ready to explore the True North!
Icon: - Dr. Icon is a lifelong learner, educator, author, and storyteller whose passion for words, children, and education has inspired countless lives. Affectionately known as Dr. Icon, Super Connie, The Queen of Rhyme, and The Word Whisperer, she brings humor, heart, and wisdom to everything she writes.With more than five decades of experience in education, counseling, and leadership, Dr. Icon is a grammar guru, writing enthusiast, dancing ambassador, fashionista, accomplished counselor, devoted animal lover, follower of Christ, and creative spirit. Raised on a farm, she proudly considers herself a tractor-driving, homegrown farmer's daughter who understands the importance of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Today, she continues to share her joy, wit, and love of learning with readers of all ages.Dr. Icon earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling, along with a School Psychological Examiner Certificate, from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. While teaching and counseling full-time, she completed her Ph.D. in Education and Philosophy at Saint Louis University through evening studies. She later earned a Specialist Degree in School Administration, specializing in principalship and superintendency, from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is also a Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor and has served as a university professor.Through her delightful stories, Dr. Icon encourages children to grow emotionally, spiritually, academically, and socially. Her books inspire kindness, confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning-all while entertaining readers with memorable characters, clever rhymes, and meaningful life lessons.Be on the lookout for many more adventures, blessings, and gifts from Dr. Icon as she continues sharing her stories with children and families everywhere.
