Morris Is a Cowboy

by Bernard Wiseman

Hardcover, 1958

Status

Available

Collection

Publication

Harpercollins Childrens Books (1958)

Description

A humorous story about a moose who is a policeman, then a cowboy, and, in the end, a baby-sitter who tells mixed-up fairy tales.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Wakana
This book is humorous as Morris the Moose tries to take on different roles. However, I was quite perturbed to read the second chapter. Moose becomes a cowboy and meets a stereotype of a Native American who is called an Indian (politically incorrect), then laughs at his tee pee before going on. The
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author does not point out that it is close-minded of him in any way. This book was published in 1960 and only should be used for learning purposes on stereotypes.
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Language

Original language

English

ISBN

0060265558 / 9780060265557
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