A Moose for Jessica facts for kids
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| Author | Pat A. Wakefield with Larry Carrara |
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| Illustrator | Larry Carrara (photos) |
| Cover artist | Larry Carrara |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Animals |
| Genre | Non-fiction, Children's literature |
| Publisher | Dutton (New York) |
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Publication date
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1987 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| ISBN | 0-525-44342-8 |
| OCLC | 15856520 |
| 599.73/57 19 | |
| LC Class | QL737.U55 W35 1987 |
A Moose for Jessica is a true story from 1987. It is a non-fiction children's book about a very special friendship. The book tells the tale of a moose named Josh and a cow named Jessica. It was written by Pat A. Wakefield. Larry Carrara, the cow's owner, took the photos for the book.
The Unusual Friendship of Josh and Jessica
A Moose Visits a Farm
In 1986, something amazing happened in Shrewsbury, Vermont. A wild moose, later named Josh, arrived at a local farm. This farm was owned by Larry Carrara. Josh quickly became very interested in one of the farm's cows. Her name was Jessica, and she was a Hereford cow.
Josh the moose showed a strong liking for Jessica. He stayed very close to her for a long time. This unusual friendship lasted for 76 days. Josh spent all that time near the farm.
Media Attention and Visitors
The story of Josh and Jessica quickly became famous. News reporters and photographers came to the farm. Many people wanted to see this unique animal friendship.
Tens of thousands of people visited the area. They came to catch a glimpse of Josh and Jessica. The moose's visit brought a lot of attention to the small town of Shrewsbury. It showed how nature can surprise us with unexpected bonds.
