The Marvelous Moose

Available for pre-order - will be shipped when released in summer 2026

About the Book

Dive into the Wyoming wilderness with Melody Meadow Lark, our state bird, as she shares the fascinating life of the marvelous moose!

With vibrant watercolor illustrations and fun, rhyming facts, this story brings the great outdoors to life for readers of all ages.

Extra educational tidbits on every page ensure older readers stay engaged, too.

Best of all? 20% of your purchase supports Wyoming's kids getting outdoors through Inspire a Kid Initiatives, in partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and The WYldlife Fund.

This Initiative helps Wyoming kids experience the magical Wyoming wilderness who may not otherwise have the opportunity. It is life changing. 

Thank you for choosing to be a part of such an important mission.

Inspire a Kid Initiative Donation

$5 from every book goes to Inspire a Kid Initiatives across Wyoming. The idea is quite simple: “Inspire a kid; it’s for life.”

Take youth outdoors and show them why wildlife and our outdoor resources are so valuable to the Cowboy State.

When you order this book, you'll receive a printed book, Made in the USA, shipped to you.

Special giving edition - not included in bundles or discounts

Since this book is a special giving edition, this book will maintain its original price regardless of the number of books in your order.

You'll still earn multi-book discounts on the other titles in your order!

Also, this book is not included in the Full Set or Cowgirl or Cowboy Set collection bundles!

Perfect for kids ages 4-12. 

Created by western children's author, Mary Fichtner, and her daughter and illustrator, artist Roslan Fichtner.