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Finley

A Moose in Chartreuse

9781957655598
32 pages
Gnome Road Publishing
Overview

Finley, the beloved “moose on a caboose,” is back in this hilarious and heartfelt sequel full of fun and high fashion!

Finley wants nothing more than to attend Fashion Week in Paris. He dreams of the sights, the sounds, the smells, and…the perfect suit. But when Finley arrives in the City of Love, the most famous designers refuse to work with a moose. Although feeling defeated, Finley never forgets who he truly is - a very friendly moose, and a helpful one, too! When Finley sees an accident in the making, he races to the rescue. His kindness and quick thinking help him make a new friend … and find his perfect color!

From the award-winning team of Candace Spirizzi and Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, Finley's quest for the perfect suit is perfect for kids ages 3-7 and sure to be a favorite for animal and fashion lovers everywhere.

Author Bio
Chantelle Thorne works with Burgen Thorne as part of an internationally-published illustration team specializing in children's books. In the last few years they have illustrated ten trade books - several of which have won national and international awards. They have a long history in creating art for the educational market and their work has been featured in over 1000 readers and text books worldwide. Most recently, their work in Kantiga finds the Perfect Name was selected for the IBBY 2022 honors list for Best Illustration in South Africa and their first book with author Candace Spizzirri, Finley: A Moose on the Caboose, was a 2024 Foreward INDIES Picture Book of the Year Honoree. You can find them online at www.chantelleandburgen.com.

Burgen Thorne works with Chantelle Thorne as part of an internationally-published illustration team specializing in children's books. In the last few years they have illustrated ten trade books - several of which have won national and international awards. They have a long history in creating art for the educational market and their work has been featured in over 1000 readers and text books worldwide. Most recently, their work in Kantiga finds the Perfect Name was selected for the IBBY 2022 honors list for Best Illustration in South Africa and their first book with author Candace Spizzirri, Finley: A Moose on the Caboose, was a 2024 Foreward INDIES Picture Book of the Year Honoree. You can find them online at www.chantelleandburgen.com.

Candace Spizzirri writes children's books with humor and heart in prose and in rhyme. She holds a degree in child psychology with an emphasis in emotional development. Passionate about education, Candace co-founded an elementary school and high school in southern California, but now joyfully spends time each day writing and honing her craft. You might also find her breaking into dance moves that are not in the least bit embarrassing. Find out more about Candace at www.candacespizzirri.com.