Honk, the Moose
| Author | Phil Stong |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Kurt Wiese |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Dodd, Mead & Co. |
Publication date | 1935 |
| Publication place | United States |
Honk the Moose is a 1935 children's book written by Phil Stong and illustrated by Kurt Wiese. Based on a true story from the Finnish-settled Biwabik, Minnesota,[1][2] it tells the story of a moose who wanders into a small town, causing an uproar when three young boys try to save the moose so it can survive the Minnesota winter.[3] The book was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1936[4] and in 1970 it won a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award[5]
References
- ^ Gabler, Jay (November 11, 2023). "Northlandia: How Honk the Moose became Biwabik icon". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ Gillespie, John T.; Naden, Corinne J., eds. (2006). The Newbery/Printz Companion: Book Talk and Related Materials (3rd ed.). Libraries Unlimited. p. 76. ISBN 1-59158-313-6.
- ^ "Super Baby Reviews - Copyright 2013". Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
- ^ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ Carlson, Laura; Creighton, Sean; Cunningham, Sheila (1996). Literary Laurels: A Reader’s Guide to Award-winning Children’s Books. p. 28. ISBN 9780964736115.