Origins of the Old Moose He was born in a time before humans were aware of a continent on this side of the globe. From the very beginning, he knew he was different from others of his kin. He found himself able to understand the languages of other creatures and he learned these languages… Read More
Wendell the Wolf
“I am better than any other creature in the whole forest!” Wendell announced as he and Wiyukcan Hexaka walked along the shore of a lake. “Oh? What makes you so sure that you are better than anyone else?” asked the Old Moose, glancing sidelong at his young companion. “I… Read More
The Tale of Brian the Bear
Wiyukcan Hexaka had just sat down for his morning tea, when a group of squirrels came bursting through the door very angry about something. Now, squirrels are hard to understand when they’re not upset, but get them angry, and the Old Moose couldn’t understand a word they were saying. He did manage to… Read More
Badger’s Tale
You all know, if you have been reading the Tales of the Old Moose, that Badger is a constant companion of Wiyukcan Hexaka, and goes everywhere he goes, helping where he can. But do you know, dear reader, just how those two became such good friends? Well, I will tell you the story… Read More
Lost!
Wiyukcan Hexaka wanted to nap. Morning chores had been finished, most of the squirrels and chipmunks were out gathering the necessary ingredients for the afternoon tea (squirrels are, in fact, the best tea makers there are; they know all the right things to gather from the forest to make the perfect cup), and… Read More
Hyacinth the Hedgehog
One bright spring morning, Wiyukcan Hexaka and Badger decided to take a stroll down to a nearby lake after breakfast. The morning was cool, and the two friends were enjoying the early morning walk when they heard crying in the bushes off to one side of the trail. Badger cautiously parted the bushes… Read More