Once just an ordinary moose, Billiam became the most beloved teacher in Stillville. But his biggest lesson comes when his mate, Della, finds her pond polluted with chemicals and trash. Determined to help, Billiam devises a clever plan to clean the water and stop the dumping for good. With heart, brains, and a touch of antlered charm, this extraordinary moose sets out to protect nature, and teach a town how to care.

Stillville is a wonderful place where the animals can enjoy all that nature has to offer. At least, it was wonderful until something disturbing happened. Della, a female moose, has come to the hero of the story with a problem. Her pond has been polluted with chemicals and garbage. Billiam is just an ordinary moose, but now he has to do whatever he can to solve this problem.As you might have guessed, this is a children’s book with an environmental message. It is by no means a heavy-handed message. Jim Best brings all the charm and the light tone you would expect from a children’s book. This ordinary moose now has the big challenge of figuring out how he can keep humans from using Della’s pond as a dump for their chemicals.Of course, Billiam does have a few friends he can count on; another positive message for young minds, accompanied by beautiful illustrations. Soon enough, this ordinary moose will be asked to be more, to know when it is time to act. This is an inspirational story that most kids will remember, and the length makes it ideal for bedtime.

This was such a fun little read. The characters are quirky, the story moves fast, and the environmental message is easy to understand without feeling heavy. It’s the kind of book that keeps kids entertained while teaching something important along the way. Plus, the humor really lands.Billiam Goes Ballistic!: A Daring Moostery has a unique charm that makes it stand out from other children’s books. Billiam is not your average moose, and his creative plan to save the pond is both funny and inspiring. It’s short enough for a quick bedtime story but leaves you with something to talk about.

Billiam Goes Ballistic: A Daring Moostery by Jim Best is a charming eco-adventure for young readers. The story follows Billiam, a once-ordinary moose who has become an extraordinary teacher in Stillville. When his moose-mate Della discovers her pond polluted with chemicals, Billiam devises a clever plan to stop the human culprits and restore the environment. At just 46 pages, this book is a quick and enjoyable read for bedtime.