if you give a moose a muffin....

[Apak]

....well, then you probably know the consequences... 

Some time ago some Special Person gifted me three books from the series "if you give...". My daughter loved them. 

I had a mouse crocheted for another book and I used to present the story to my pre-school kids (I teach them English). They enjoyed it a lot and couldn't wait to see the moose book. I was very busy and didn't have time to make the moose, so I took a moose toy from my daugter's shelf. I was surprised because the kids were DISAPPOINTED and told me: Why don't you have the crocheted moose? Why didn't you make one???

I didn't realize they could notice the difference and appreciate something hand made, something different. I told them the moose was too shy to visit them and I'd try to encourage him next time. So I spent last weekend crocheting a moose...

The pattern is by Sharon Ojala - Amigurumi To Go. It's free and you can find it here: http://www.amigurumitogo.com/2015/06/amigurumi-moose-pattern-free.html

Of course, now the kids wait for a pig and a pancake... 

[Tampa Doll]

Thanks for the laugh.  It is so cool that the kids wanted a crocheted moose.  He is just adorable.  You did a great job on him. Just adorable.

[Granny Square]

He is wonderful, and I'm glad you didn't forget the muffin    So sweet they noticed the difference  

[bgs]

The moose is so cute.  I think you are an amazing person.  Teachers are so special.  Besides teaching your students the "school" stuff you have also taught them an appreciation for hand crafted items.  

[greyhoundgrandma]

Cute moose! Love hearing about the kids, too.

[WoolyMouseCrochet]

Very cute moose. You make learning interesting and fun for the children.

[Bailey4]

What a cutie and you've taught them to value hand made stuff.

[pineknott]

absolutely wonderful

[richsgirl]

That is so sweet! You did a great job! So nice that there are so many wonderful free patterns out there. 

[TexasPurl]

Oh my! That's just the most darling little moose & cupcake. :() I love that there are so many wonderful teachers in this world.

[Apak]

Thank you very much.

Your words warm up my heart and motivate to go on, because it's not easy to be a teacher nowadays...

Kids' appreciation of crocheted toys is both the challenge and motivation for me too 

[lhendrix35]

Cute, nice little overalls, too