The World According to Musk Ox

Reviewed by: Dorothy Hall-Riddle - N/A, Cumberland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 10, 2015

Review

The third zany adventure of two unlikely companions. Musk Ox and Zebra travel the world exploring each continent, reveling in the notable characteristics of each location. After each stop, Musk Ox adds a new sticker to his trunk, reminding readers where he's been. As with the other books on the alphabet and counting, this one explains the concepts clearly but with great hilarity, sure to entertain readers young and old. In true form, Musk Ox annoys Zebra to no end, which is the basis of the book's humor. They banter back and forth, sometimes throwing insults, sometimes spewing facts, but always creating gales of laughter. This would be a great introduction to a study of the continents. Each continent has one clearly marked fact on an easily-identifiable "Hysterical Marker," along with other facts the two travelers point out, and the continent's location is identified on Zebra's globe.

Overall Book Score: very good