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Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy
The forest is full of danger . . . but help is here. Meet Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy, improbable pals who use their powers—laser vision and an unrelenting sense of optimism—to fight the forces of evil. Join the dynamic duo as they battle aliens, a mutant fish-bear, a cyborg porcupine, and a mechanical squirrel, learning along the way that looking on the bright side might be just as powerful as shooting a laser.
144 pages, Paperback
Published September 6, 2016
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Doug Savage
15books61followersI'm the creator of the Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy graphic novels, and the comic Savage Chickens.
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November 9, 2017
Laser Moose! Rabbit Boy! Thank goodness they are in the woods, thwarting dangers that creep towards us...keep it up guys - thanks! Really fun book.
February 13, 2017
A cute, humorous graphic novel - seriously, laser eyes on a moose? Moose are cute by themselves, but throw in some laser eyes, a rabbit buddy who rides the world on his antlers, aliens, evil forest animals, a waste factory that mutates bears - and chuckles are pretty much guaranteed.
Broken into four short stories, the endings are usually wink-wink, nudge-nudge sendoffs. The drawings aren't terribly complex or layered, but the bright colors and simplified design fit into the absurdity of the stories. The pairing is adorable - a vigilant moose always on the lookout for danger, convinced the world is an awful place at every corner, including rumbling bushes (poor Frank!), with a happy-go-lucky white rabbit whose cup is always full of optimistic sunshine.
The jokes are more on the childlike side but they're perfect for adults. Any age would get a chuckle out of the amusing, endearing pair. Kids would especially like the stories for being short and easy to follow. The ironic, B-movie type pairing will suit the adults.
Grabbed off Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Broken into four short stories, the endings are usually wink-wink, nudge-nudge sendoffs. The drawings aren't terribly complex or layered, but the bright colors and simplified design fit into the absurdity of the stories. The pairing is adorable - a vigilant moose always on the lookout for danger, convinced the world is an awful place at every corner, including rumbling bushes (poor Frank!), with a happy-go-lucky white rabbit whose cup is always full of optimistic sunshine.
The jokes are more on the childlike side but they're perfect for adults. Any age would get a chuckle out of the amusing, endearing pair. Kids would especially like the stories for being short and easy to follow. The ironic, B-movie type pairing will suit the adults.
Grabbed off Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 23, 2020
Ridiculous but fun. Should definitely appeal to younger readers.
Received an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange fore an honest review.
Received an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange fore an honest review.
September 23, 2019
I loved the first two Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy graphic novels so when I didn’t click with the third one, rather than move on and accept defeat, I decided I had to go back to square one to figure out what went wrong. So, here I am at the very beginning,
Following on from their close encounter, it’s Day of the Aquabear, where we meet danger.
Then we meet danger. We really do this time. It’s Aquabear, who was a regular brown bear merrily going about his business, preparing to eat a tasty fish, when he was slimed by some toxic waste and transformed into potential baddie material.
It’s been just over two years since I first read this graphic novel and it’s easy to remember what I loved about it. It’s fun. It’s silly. It’s got a moose that shoots lasers out of his eyes!
with Rabbit Boy casually admiring the beauty of the stars and Laser Moose suspicious of the dark because it’s “fraught with danger …�. Both are oblivious to what is to come.
This Invasion chapter looks like it could use the expertise of Mulder and Scully!
Following on from their close encounter, it’s Day of the Aquabear, where we meet danger.
Oops! It was only Frank! Don’t worry. This is an ongoing gag. Frank will be fine.
Then we meet danger. We really do this time. It’s Aquabear, who was a regular brown bear merrily going about his business, preparing to eat a tasty fish, when he was slimed by some toxic waste and transformed into potential baddie material.
After making things worse, then a lot worse and then better (maybe), it’s time for our new favourite moose with the laser eyes and his rabbit sidekick to face the Terror of Mechasquirrel, but first we meet Cyborgupine,
who I assume is the epitome of evil. After all, he says, “MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!� With that many “HA’s� after his “MWA� you know he’s gonna be trouble, and he is. After all, he’s Laser Moose’s nemesis and he has a new trick up his sleeve.
It’s been just over two years since I first read this graphic novel and it’s easy to remember what I loved about it. It’s fun. It’s silly. It’s got a moose that shoots lasers out of his eyes!
I didn’t find it quite as funny during my second read, which is why I’m giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ instead of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ this time around. However, it’s still an enjoyable introduction to some unusual (but somehow still loveable) animals and I’m keen to reread Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy’s other adventures.
February 4, 2017
"Do you ever get tired of watching out for danger, Laser Moose?"
"Do you think danger ever gets tired of being dangerous?"
I read this first in our household, and then desperately wished I'd read it aloud at storytime instead, so my son and I got to crack up together. But how could I have known it would be so good?! He ended up loving it as much as I did. The friendship between Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy is priceless. The Aqua-Bee-Bear is terrifying. Frank the deer carrying his leg around is macabre but hilarious. I'm not sure what we'll do when we have to give back the library copy, because if we only buy one, we'll be stealing it from each other.
It's the kind of book that if you don't think it's funny, you'll probably think it's really dumb, but good people can disagree. :)
"Do you think danger ever gets tired of being dangerous?"
I read this first in our household, and then desperately wished I'd read it aloud at storytime instead, so my son and I got to crack up together. But how could I have known it would be so good?! He ended up loving it as much as I did. The friendship between Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy is priceless. The Aqua-Bee-Bear is terrifying. Frank the deer carrying his leg around is macabre but hilarious. I'm not sure what we'll do when we have to give back the library copy, because if we only buy one, we'll be stealing it from each other.
It's the kind of book that if you don't think it's funny, you'll probably think it's really dumb, but good people can disagree. :)
November 16, 2019
The woods may be fraught with danger, but never fear - Laser Moose, and his sidekick Rabbit Boy, are ever vigilant against space invaders, mutant bears, and Cyborgupines. This hilarious graphic novel can be enjoyed by any one who possesses a slightly warped sense of humor.
July 30, 2017
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Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy may seem an unlikely duo, but they make a very cute one. Together they protect their forest from threats, all the while Laser Moose shoots, ehm, lasers from his eyes.
While aimed at children, this comic book is also very nice for adults. There are some nice mysteries in it, I was pleasantly surprised.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy may seem an unlikely duo, but they make a very cute one. Together they protect their forest from threats, all the while Laser Moose shoots, ehm, lasers from his eyes.
While aimed at children, this comic book is also very nice for adults. There are some nice mysteries in it, I was pleasantly surprised.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
January 30, 2017
This is a great little book for me right now as I struggle to stay balanced and not panic (at least, not panic every minute of the day) about the very real scaryness. Moose and rabbit are a crime-fighting (sort of) duo. Moose has laser eyes and he likes to use them and is always on the lookout for danger and very attached to his hyper-vigilant over-lasering. Bunny is is a bit more mellow, and more willing to give questionable critters and circumstances some time--to investigate and develop his understanding before jumping into action. He is much more willing to give critters the benefit of the doubt, though sometimes his generosity has worrisome consequences (or potential future consequences.) I love the absurdity and also the realness of the questions: how do we keep a healthy balance between vigilance and self-protection and openness and curiosity; when is it safe to rest and play (as opposed to looking for bad guys); what happens when we open our hearts and 'doors' to those who might (or might not) pose a threat? It seems to me we are always navigating these kinds of questions in smaller and bigger ways in our lives and now, with the looming question of outright fascism taking hold in the U.S.... Well, it's nice to get to explore something philosophically rich and timely in a very silly book.
November 26, 2017
I wish this book had been around when I was a kid because I couldn't stop reading this book. Lazer Moose is quite possibly the greatest character I've read in a children's book since I fell in love with George and Harold in Captain Underpants. His intense seriousness was conveyed in just a few lines, and Savage does an amazing job of balancing this character's intensity with the sweetness of Rabbit Boy is, no doubt, the person most people would like to be.
What's wonderful about this book however is that it's more than just it's ridiculousness. It's actually a wonderful tribute to how comics can be a wonderful means of story-telling providing kids with an approachable medium that they can create on their own. Savage creates a simple world that, while it is simple, still works as a functioning universe where anything can happen and the characters are able to just "go" and "be" leaving the reader free to just experience the book. The adventures just come and go, and by the end one is left with a real satisfaction having known and read these stories.
So I send my review where I started, I wish this book had been around when I was a kid, and I can't wait to read it to my own children. Now I just need to have them.
What's wonderful about this book however is that it's more than just it's ridiculousness. It's actually a wonderful tribute to how comics can be a wonderful means of story-telling providing kids with an approachable medium that they can create on their own. Savage creates a simple world that, while it is simple, still works as a functioning universe where anything can happen and the characters are able to just "go" and "be" leaving the reader free to just experience the book. The adventures just come and go, and by the end one is left with a real satisfaction having known and read these stories.
So I send my review where I started, I wish this book had been around when I was a kid, and I can't wait to read it to my own children. Now I just need to have them.
May 31, 2018
I loved reading this quirky book about an extra-anxious (occasionally paranoid) moose who can shoot lasers out of his eyes and his more typical rabbit friend. I have plenty of anxiety, and it helped me laugh off the sometimes-ridiculous ways in which I can panic about stuff.
Also, extra plus points for creativity. The chapter about toxic goo (not a spoiler) kinda reminded me of The Simpsons, as do the jokey, color-saturated illustrations.
AND this book is actually a series of short stories about the characters, so it was easy to do a quick reading session and complete an entire story arc.
Recommended to those who like sarcastic humor, those who like short stories, those who like to poke fun at themselves, those who like fun and funny art!
Also, extra plus points for creativity. The chapter about toxic goo (not a spoiler) kinda reminded me of The Simpsons, as do the jokey, color-saturated illustrations.
AND this book is actually a series of short stories about the characters, so it was easy to do a quick reading session and complete an entire story arc.
Recommended to those who like sarcastic humor, those who like short stories, those who like to poke fun at themselves, those who like fun and funny art!
September 29, 2018
I am the audience for mismatched animal buddy tales with a level of absurd humour and clever writing. Fun, fast, and funny with-kiddo read.
September 1, 2018
In this absurdly silly, episodic graphic novel, Laser Moose (literally a moose that can shoot lasers from its eyes), and his friend Rabbit Boy go through a series of misadventures in their woodland home. Neither seeks out trouble, but when aliens come calling, and bears turn into mutant aquabears from toxic waste, you can't really avoid it, and, both feel compelled to address the matter anyways. Laser Moose has a corny cop-type personality, seeing evil behind every tree, always being vigilant, and wanting to face it head on, while his little white friend has a much more friendly attitude, wanting to see the best in others, and ends up helping them. Together, their quirks make for good buddy-buddy stories. The random nature of the content, the witty dialogue, and the simple art with its over-the-top actions, will have kids in fits. Savage hints at some history between Laser Moose and his nemesis, Cyborcupine, but as we do not receive an introduction to the characters, or further explanation, it is unclear whether we will learn about it. At the end of the volume, the author includes a neat educational episode on lasers with a prompt for kids to try out a small experiment.
September 7, 2016
This is hilarious. Three short stories featuring Laser Moose who is always on the look-out for danger and Rabbit Boy who looks on the bright side of things. The stories are really cute and the humour is a little dark. Moose hears rustling behind a bush and assumes it is danger lurking so he laser blasts the bush. Oops! It was just Frank the deer foraging but now his leg has been sawn off and it's not the first time Laser Moose has done this! Later we find Frank the deer in a tree being attacked by Aquabear (who fell in a toxic swamp with a fish and turned half bear/half fish, only later he falls in again with a beehive and turns into Aqua-Bee-Bear. It's just so silly it's hilarious. The back of the book has a little edu-lesson with an experiment for kids to try. This is hilarious too. Fun!
October 11, 2016
Frank!
August 13, 2017
why are there not ten of these
December 29, 2019
Do you think danger ever gets tired of being dangerous?
Superb art, low violence and a sense of humour that should appeal to adults and kids alike.
laser Moose and Rabbit Boy defend the forest using their special powers: laser vision and unrelenting optimism. This book contains three short stories and feels like a great lost cartoon short along the lines of "The Regular Show".
Very highly recommended.
Superb art, low violence and a sense of humour that should appeal to adults and kids alike.
laser Moose and Rabbit Boy defend the forest using their special powers: laser vision and unrelenting optimism. This book contains three short stories and feels like a great lost cartoon short along the lines of "The Regular Show".
Very highly recommended.
November 5, 2020
Chutná a humorná kratučká záležitosť.
March 5, 2022
Cute, recommended for younger readers who are into lasers and mooses.
July 3, 2017
'Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy' by Doug Savage is a pretty hilarious book about an overprotective moose who shoots lasers out of his eyes and a trusting squirrel.
This volume has three stories. In the stories, there are aliens, a strange mutant fish-bear, a cyborg porcupine and a poor deer that loses a limb when Laser Moose is startled. In each case, Laser Moose wants to eliminate the threat, but Rabbit Boy thinks there might be more going on.
The lessons are about reacting with fear or with trust. There are certainly things to be afraid of, but sometimes, it's just because it's something that is different that we don't understand. The lesson of this book is stated very well.
It's also really hilarious, with trigger happy Laser Moose shooting everything in sight. The art is clever and it would be a fun, albeit violent, read aloud for kids.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
This volume has three stories. In the stories, there are aliens, a strange mutant fish-bear, a cyborg porcupine and a poor deer that loses a limb when Laser Moose is startled. In each case, Laser Moose wants to eliminate the threat, but Rabbit Boy thinks there might be more going on.
The lessons are about reacting with fear or with trust. There are certainly things to be afraid of, but sometimes, it's just because it's something that is different that we don't understand. The lesson of this book is stated very well.
It's also really hilarious, with trigger happy Laser Moose shooting everything in sight. The art is clever and it would be a fun, albeit violent, read aloud for kids.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
March 13, 2020
4 STARS
I received this book from NetGalley in Exchange for an honest review
Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy is a cute graphic novel about this unlikely friendship between a rabbit and a moose that shoots lasers from its eyes and fights off evil in the forest.
It's short, and adorable, and contains 3 short little stories within it. I really love the art style, and the friendship in the book. The stories were funny, the characters fallible yet fun.
There honestly isn't much more to say than if the premise seems interesting, chances are you'll like the book. The relationship between Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy reminds me of the dynamic between Heart and Brain in Nick Seluk/The Awkward Yeti's book.
All in all a cute, short, fun read!
I received this book from NetGalley in Exchange for an honest review
Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy is a cute graphic novel about this unlikely friendship between a rabbit and a moose that shoots lasers from its eyes and fights off evil in the forest.
It's short, and adorable, and contains 3 short little stories within it. I really love the art style, and the friendship in the book. The stories were funny, the characters fallible yet fun.
There honestly isn't much more to say than if the premise seems interesting, chances are you'll like the book. The relationship between Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy reminds me of the dynamic between Heart and Brain in Nick Seluk/The Awkward Yeti's book.
All in all a cute, short, fun read!
December 13, 2016
If you like Adventure Time, you'll love this. Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy are protecting the forest, well really Laser Moose is and Rabbit Boy is learning. Sometimes Moose could do with lightening up a bit, sometimes Rabbit could take Moose at his word. They fight mutant animals, robot animals, and try not to destroy the forest in the meantime. Simple, funny, and also includes a nice educational piece and experiment about lasers at the end!
November 23, 2016
A funny collection of short graphic novel stories good for younger kids
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August 17, 2017Looking forward to the second book in the series
September 18, 2017
This gave me a few good laughs.
October 9, 2019
I might have died laughing at this one.
February 9, 2021
Fierce and suspicious laser moose and his sweet and positive friend Rabbit Boy get into some crazy adventures in this first graphic novel. I am very excited to begin recommending this one to my third graders who like plenty of action and can handle a few macabre moments.
October 8, 2023
This was the cutest graphic novel. Moose and Rabbit go on three different adventures in the book. They have a wonderful friendship! In the last pages, they go over what a laser is and how it works!
January 18, 2019
Silly, light fare. I very much enjoyed Frank the Deer’s dry, off-put attitude.
June 27, 2016
I received a digital copy of this title from the publisher via Netgalley.
A Top Book of 2016 Pick!
Ten Second Synopsis:
Four short tales in which Rabbit Boy is optimistic and Laser Moose is vigilant...always vigilant. Hilarity ensues.
A forest full of danger, an optimistic rabbit and one very vigilant moose...
Never has such a friendship between opposite personalities existed in a children's graphic novel than that between Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy. While Rabbit Boy is just happy exploring the forest and meeting animal people, Laser Moose is constantly on the lookout for danger...and his arch-nemesis Cyborgupine (a cyborg porcupine, in case you couldn't figure that one out). In four charming and hilarious stories, our intrepid heroes save the forest and learn a thing or two about themselves along the way. And then there's the Aquabear.
The stories roll from Laser Moose causing unintentional carnage when wielding his eye lasers, to perfectly timed dry one-liners and back with nary a by-your-leave. The end frame of the Aquabear story is a fantastic example of this (and I'm not going to spoil it for you, but I will say that it did result in me engaging in a thigh-slapping guffaw). In some senses it's pretty childish humour, but if an adult gargoyle can have a good old out-loud-chuckle at these animal antics, it's got to be pretty sophisticated on some level too.
I love this combination of characters - Laser Moose's tightly wound vigilance is perfectly balanced by the forgiving and personable nature of Rabbit Boy. The stories are short, so will appeal to young readers who need to take breaks while reading. The dialogue is such that it will be appreciated by kids and adults alike. As with most graphic novels, this was way too short for my liking and I'm itching to get my claws on the next in the series (it is going to be a series, right?!).
Highly recommended.
A Top Book of 2016 Pick!
Ten Second Synopsis:
Four short tales in which Rabbit Boy is optimistic and Laser Moose is vigilant...always vigilant. Hilarity ensues.
A forest full of danger, an optimistic rabbit and one very vigilant moose...
Never has such a friendship between opposite personalities existed in a children's graphic novel than that between Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy. While Rabbit Boy is just happy exploring the forest and meeting animal people, Laser Moose is constantly on the lookout for danger...and his arch-nemesis Cyborgupine (a cyborg porcupine, in case you couldn't figure that one out). In four charming and hilarious stories, our intrepid heroes save the forest and learn a thing or two about themselves along the way. And then there's the Aquabear.
The stories roll from Laser Moose causing unintentional carnage when wielding his eye lasers, to perfectly timed dry one-liners and back with nary a by-your-leave. The end frame of the Aquabear story is a fantastic example of this (and I'm not going to spoil it for you, but I will say that it did result in me engaging in a thigh-slapping guffaw). In some senses it's pretty childish humour, but if an adult gargoyle can have a good old out-loud-chuckle at these animal antics, it's got to be pretty sophisticated on some level too.
I love this combination of characters - Laser Moose's tightly wound vigilance is perfectly balanced by the forgiving and personable nature of Rabbit Boy. The stories are short, so will appeal to young readers who need to take breaks while reading. The dialogue is such that it will be appreciated by kids and adults alike. As with most graphic novels, this was way too short for my liking and I'm itching to get my claws on the next in the series (it is going to be a series, right?!).
Highly recommended.
July 22, 2016
**I received a free digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
I was a little gun shy after Taco el Gato, but I read the reviews and it said good for kids and adults. Okay, maybe Ivan will actually like this one. We've used up all our Hoopla checkouts after all.
This was super cute and actually really funny. My oldest was wandering off and wasn't interested...until Laser Moose accidentally lasered off a deer's leg and the deer says, "not again!" - that had CW in stitches. He stuck around for the rest of the comic.
It was unexpected and it really tickled all of us, even my husband who just facebooks through story time. There is Rabbit Boy, who is blessed with unwavering optomism. There is Laser Moose who shoots lasers out of his eyes and feels like evil is lurking everywhere. There is Cyborgupine (cyborg + porcupine) who is Laser Moose's arch rival. Then there are just silly situations that Moose makes worse before Rabbit helps him make it better.
There is no gore and the violence is minimal, I think. Perfect for kids to hone their reading skills with something silly.
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