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Mouse & Mole – A Fresh Start
Book Review
This book is also about having friends and I have a special friend
This book is about mouse and mole.
What I really liked about this book is when the shop keeper said there was a secret visitor and when mouse went to hedgehog’s house. When mole wanted to make dinner for himself it made me laugh because he spilled all the coffee.
This book is also about having friends and I have a special friend.
Children who like animals and friendship will like this book.
About the Book
This is latest book in the Mouse and Mole series of charming stories about a friendship between the two animals by acclaimed author and illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew containing three humorous and gentle stories for children, exquisitely illustrated in colour by James Mayhew.
There is a nostalgic quality to the artwork in this collection reminiscent of E H Shepard that will be appreciated by parents and grandparents as well as the young readers.
A Fresh Start
Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can’t go without seeing each other, even for a day.
Hip-Dip-Dip
When Mole is unable to decide which toy boat he likes best, Mouse suggests ‘hip-dip-dip’ to help him make his choice.
A Bolt from the Blue
Mouse and Mole try to avoid a storm by running, crawling and sitting it out, until they realise it’s impossible to know when a bolt from the blue will strike and to make the best of their situation.
Author
Joyce Dunbar
Joyce Dunbar (born 6 January 1944 in Scunthorpe, England) is a celebrated English children’s author who has written more than 70–80 books for young readers. Her most beloved works include the bedtime classic Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go To Sleep and the affectionate animal-friend series Mouse and Mole (illustrated by James Mayhew), which has been adapted for television.
Illustrator
James Mayhew
James Mayhew (born 1964) is an English children’s-book author and illustrator, best known for his beloved Katie picture-book series, as well as works like Ella Bella Ballerina and his illustrations for other authors’ stories such as Gaspard the Fox. He is also a storyteller and live-art performer: during concert performances he creates illustrations in real time to accompany classical music, bringing together art, narrative and music to enchant young audiences.
Reviewer Profile
Caitlin, 6
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