Marty Moose

Meet Marty Moose! He might be small, but he’s incredibly determined – which is just as well, given that he’s about to embark on a new job as Postmouse…

Lively and funny, with characterful illustration and a brilliantly charming voice, the Marty Moose series is perfect for newly confident readers.

Illustration of a white rabbit in striped clothing and a gray mouse in red clothing hugging each other in front of a green background.

The books

Colorful children's book cover titled 'Marty Mouse: First Class Mischief' by Claire Powell featuring a cartoon mouse dressed as a postal worker, surrounded by flying letters, animals, and a red mailbox.

Marty Moose: First Class Mischief

It’s Marty Moose’s first day on the job as Postmouse. He’s ironed his uniform, polished his buttons and waxed his whiskers; he's ready to go! But things take a tricky turn when he gets lost in Whisker Warren and needs rescuing by a doolally rabbit named Nibbles, and then gets caught in the crossfire of two less-than-neighbourly toads. Who knew postage could be so perilous!

Published by Walker Books
ISBN Number: 9781529524031

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Colorful children's book cover titled "Marty Mouse: The Great Stamp-ede" by Claire Powell. It features a cartoon mouse dressed like a postal worker running with a large yellow and green mailbag, surrounded by flying letters, mushrooms, and other whimsical elements on a bright blue background.

Marty Moose: The Great Stampede

It's the day of the annual Fastest Feathers race in Little Ditch, but Marty Moose can’t stop to join in the fun – he’s got a very important parcel to deliver. The prize is a beautiful shining golden egg, and it's got to reach the finish line before the contestants do!

But that’s not the only twist in the tail: Marty and Nibbles have to contend with ferret bandits who want the prize for themselves, and a pair of cheating ducks in a terrible case of fowl play.

Published by Walker Books
ISBN Number: 9781529524321

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Meet the characters

Illustration of a postal stamp featuring Marty the Moose from the movie 'Marty Moose.' Marty is a cartoon moose wearing a red hat and a red jacket, looking through a magnifying glass.
A cartoon illustration of a cheerful rabbit with big ears and a striped shirt, raising one arm in front of a red and white postage stamp design with the words 'Nibbles' and 'Fuzzy' on the sides.
Illustration of a weasel dressed as a soldier, with a red hat and coat, in front of a vintage military-style poster with the text 'Cyril Snorter.'
Illustration of three caricatured healthcare workers with surprised expressions, labeled Dave, Shelia, and Margery, each in medical attire with comic exaggerated hair and features, depicted on postage stamp-like backgrounds.
Two illustrated postage stamps featuring the characters Velma and Vern Carbuncle, humorously depicted as creatures with exaggerated facial expressions and accessories.
A postage stamp featuring a cartoon illustration of a turkey with angry eyes and a red wattle. The word 'PEASANT' is written vertically on the right side of the stamp in red capital letters.
Illustration of two vintage ticket stamps featuring cartoon hedgehogs, one labeled 'Sneaks' with a hedgehog wearing a striped sweater and beanie, and the other labeled 'Cheeks' with a hedgehog in a similar sweater and beanie.
A postage stamp featuring an animated chicken with a red comb, and the words 'Mrs. Betty Baker' in black text on a decorative red border.
A watercolor illustration of a cartoon-style bovine with exaggerated facial features, including wide eyes, large red nose, nose ring, and curled horns. The image is framed with a red border and contains the text "TANK WHO RNS" written vertically on t
Three illustrated postage stamps featuring anthropomorphic doves with vintage fashion accessories, labeled 'Mrs Dovetail,' 'Mr Dovetail,' and 'Teddy Dovetail,' from Dovecoat Manor.
A postage stamp featuring a cartoon of a stork with a red bandana with black spots on its head, and the text 'Ms. Pearl Pecker'
Illustration of a pig dressed as a vintage woman, wearing a large hat and necklace, on a stylized red and white postage stamp with the text 'Petunia Pork'.
Illustration of a vintage-style stamp with a sleepy owl, labeled "Mr. Beaks," from "Foggy Forest," known as "Snoozer."

Take a peek inside!

A colorful illustrated cross-section of a four-story house with animals inside. The top floor shows a bedroom with a bed and sleeping animals. The second floor features a mouse playing guitar and resting. The third floor has a bathroom with a bathtub
Cartoon illustration of two anthropomorphic rats dressed as postal workers in red uniforms, with one rat taller and the other smaller, engaging in conversation.
A cluttered office scene with cartoon mice and a rat, all wearing red and white uniforms, working among stacks of papers, mail, and office supplies, with pink walls and framed pictures.
Cartoon rabbit riding a red and white scooter, wearing a striped red and white shirt, with a surprised expression, flying over water fountains.
Illustration of a small character in a red outfit exploring a dark, cavernous underground environment with winding tunnels and stairs, illuminated by hanging lamps and some sparse foliage.
A cartoon monster with angry eyes, red hair, and troll-like features, wearing a large black belt, standing on a textured gray rock with tentacles and pinkish flowers, against a plain white background.
Cartoon illustration of two dogs, with one wearing a red tie, angry and barking at each other.
A cartoon style drawing of a dog with long ears and a female character with large sharp teeth, both appearing distressed, set against a red background with white splashes.
A cartoon illustration of a rabbit with long ears wearing a striped dress, shouting 'PARRRRPPP!!' while standing on a tall branch.
Cartoon drawing of a rat dressed as a superhero in a red outfit, sitting relaxed on a tree stump with a pipe, a rat tail hanging down, and a thought bubble with the word 'FUN!' above. Next to him is a large mushroom with a rat lurking nearby, also we

  • “After collaborating with several authors on their children's books, Powell has created her own series, starting with this witty and entertaining story about Marty Moose, who takes on the role of Post Mouse in his community. But Marty gets lost, then encounters grumpy toads and a killer rabbit, and the job proves to be more difficult than he first thought. Witty, fresh and funny, and gloriously illustrated throughout, this is the first in a new series that will explore the world of Little Ditch and its inhabitants”.

    Editor’s choice
    The Bookseller

  • “What a cavorting, escapade filled read! Just like Marty, this is Claire Powell’s debut as both author and illustrator, and unlike her mouse creation, this is the smoothest of launches into children’s book writing. Brim full of her natural verve and humour, Claire’s words sparkle with mischief creating Marty’s world in full form. The short chapters are aimed at early independent readers and the joyous coloured illustrations are a real delight, bringing the quirky characters further to life.”

    Andrea
    Educ8Wirral

  • “First class fun. We can’t wait for more adventures with Marty and Nibbles”.

    Fiona Eaton
    @an.eaton.readit

  • “I think Claire Powell wins the all-rounder cup as not only she’s a formidable artist, but she’s also exceedingly good at writing and this book proves the point.”

    @Missnin

Free downloadable resources

  • A word search puzzle with the title "Marty Mouse" and illustrations of mice, envelopes, and mail-themed decorations around the border. The puzzle asks to find the names of places in Little Ditch hidden in the letter grid and lists words: Foggy, Forest, Stinging, Slope, Creepy, Willow.

    Marty Moose activity sheets

    Here, you’ll find a series of 4 worksheets – including a Marty Moose wordsearch, puzzle, drawing activity, and more!

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  • A colored drawing of a brown satchel with a buckle, drawn in crayon style. The satchel has a long strap and a small pocket on the front. The background includes a white space with two small images of book covers at the bottom right, featuring colorful illustrated characters. The top of the page has stylized text and graphics, including the title 'Marty Moose' and the author's name 'Claire Powell', with black and red text and black splashes.

    Pack Marty's bag

    Mary has forgotten to pack this postbag for his post round! Can you draw the parcels and letters inside, plus anything else he might need?

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  • An illustrated blank postcard with a comic style design, featuring handwritten address, postage stamps, and decorated borders, encouraging children to write a letter to Marty Mouse.

    Write to Marty

    Write Marty a letter! You can tell him about your favourite book, special people, or even something you’ve eaten. Marty loves post!

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Colorful children's book cover titled 'The Rainbow Flamingo' featuring a pink flamingo with rainbow-colored wings, surrounded by multicolored confetti. Top right corner has a black sticker indicating it is a 'Picture Book of the Year 2025' from Calderdale Libraries. Authors' names listed: Catherine Emmett and Claire Powell.

Rainbow Flamingo

Children's book titled 'Murder at the Museum' by Alasdair Beckett-King, illustrated by Claire Powell, with a blue background, a detective character, and museum imagery.

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