Where kindness grows, imagination blooms, and every story has a lesson worth sharing.
Join Martin Moo — a fun-loving cow with deep Louisiana roots — for stories full of friendship, gratitude, and a little Louisiana flavor.
Martin Moo's Bowl of Stew
Martin Moo is cooking up something special — a big, bubbling bowl of stew! But the best recipes are always better when they're shared. Stir in friendship, a dash of gratitude, and a whole lot of heart, and you've got a story families will want to read again and again.
There's Always Something Growing on the Farm
Martin Moo is more than a book — it's a whole world of stories, activities, recipes, and classroom fun.
Activities for Kids
Coloring pages, mazes, word searches, and build-your-own-stew fun.
👩🏫Teacher Resources
Free lesson plans, STEM challenges, vocabulary, and discussion questions.
🥣Martin's Kitchen
Real Louisiana-inspired recipes families can cook together after reading.
🎤School Visits
Read-alouds, STEM activities, and literacy nights led by a real school leader.
Hey Y'all! I'm Martin Moo.
I'm a fun-loving cow with deep Louisiana roots, a big heart, and a powerful urge to explore this big, beautiful world! I absolutely love food, helping my friends, and learning important lessons along the way.
Written by an Educator Who Gets It
Dr. Unek Chatman believes every child deserves stories that make them laugh, think, and dream. As an assistant principal, former Teacher of the Year, and proud Louisiana native, she knows the power books have to build character while creating joyful reading experiences.
- Assistant Principal
- Teacher of the Year
- Doctorate in Education
- Louisiana Native
What Readers Are Saying
My students beg to read Martin Moo again at storytime. The discussion questions practically write themselves — kindness, sharing, and gratitude all in one story.
— A 1st Grade Teacher
We read the book, then made stew together as a family that weekend. It turned one bedtime story into a whole tradition.
— A Martin Moo Parent
"Martin Moo is my best friend. Can we make his stew AGAIN?"
— A Young Reader, age 6
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