Jefferson Measures a Moose

A parent might reach for this book when their child feels frustrated by a seemingly impossible task and needs a humorous nudge toward creative thinking. The story follows Jefferson, a boy given the absurd homework assignment of measuring a wild moose. His repeated, comical failures lead him not to despair, but to ingenious new attempts. This early chapter book masterfully models resilience, perseverance, and the power of looking at a problem from a different angle. It’s an excellent choice for encouraging a growth mindset and showing that the path to a solution is often winding, and almost always interesting.