Finley is a very friendly moose who loves watching the trains and seeing all the travelers from exciting destinations. One day he jumps on the train so he can experience it himself, but the conductor tells him that rules are rules. Wild animals aren't allowed. Finley doesn't give up though, trying all kinds of costumes to try to make it past the conductor's rules. When Finley gets to help and show he's not just wild but he's friendly too, maybe the rules can be changed.

As someone who grew up in Alaska, I can't get enough of picture books that involve Moose or Alaska. This book has both, so it earned all kinds of bonus points for me. The book didn't need the bonus points, though, because I would have loved it anyway. The illustrations are bright and colorful, and Finley and all of his costumes are entertaining and colorful. The book also shows that every now and then, if there isn't a good reason for a certain rule, maybe it's okay to change the rule and to stay optimistic and persistent.

This is the kind of book that kids will giggle at when looking at all the amusing illustrations. The book would be a delightful and charming addition to any bookshelf.