Overview

A brilliantly funny story about empathy, kindness and the importance of not judging a book by its cover... or, in this case, a mole by his mound! Mole is on a mission to build an extraordinary shelter for him and his friends. But Bird, Beaver and Bee don't see what the fuss is about – who would want to spend time in a muddy, mouldy mound when they could be enjoying Bird’s impressive nest, Beaver’s incredible lodge or Bee’s intricate hive? One by one, they rush to build their own, far superior, homes, failing to notice a storm that is on its way. When it finally arrives, Bird, Beaver and Bee’s houses are destroyed, and they are forced to seek shelter inside Mole’s mound. It becomes clear that this seemingly ordinary mound is much more extraordinary on the inside.  Discover a meaningful story of resilience from debut author Will Hamilton-Davies, brilliantly illustrated by Kasia Fryza with her adorable, dynamic style.

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Joyfully illustrated and perfectly written, I couldn't help but fall in love with mole and his exceptionally brilliant mound! A witty, thoughtful and totally charming book that won't fail to make you smile.  * Emily Hamilton * A read-aloud gem about empathy and friendship. * Mariesa Dulak * A story about a forward-thinking Mole, who uses all his self-belief to build his dream home, much against EVERYONE else’s advice. A fun rhyming tale with modern, colourful illustrations – I’d like to move into Mole’s Mound too please! * Carly Gledhill * A charming story about not judging something by its outward appearance. With an adorable mole, deliciously cute illustrations and a satisfying but non-preachy message, this book is sure to delight little ones, who will also love joining in with the repeated refrain.  * Frances Tosdevin *

A story about a forward-thinking Mole, who uses all his self-belief to build his dream home, much against EVERYONE else’s advice. A fun rhyming tale with modern, colourful illustrations – I’d like to move into Mole’s Mound too please! * Carly Gledhill * A read-aloud gem about empathy and friendship. * Mariesa Dulak *

Author Information

Will Hamilton-Davies is a Bristol-based children's author and poet. His stories champion confidence, curiosity and courage – empowering young readers to speak up, stand out and embrace the world around them. A testament to his ambition and belief, Will crowdfunded and self-published The Shrew with the Flu, which has now sold over 5,000 copies in the UK alone. Kasia Fryza (Katarzyna Księżopolska) is an illustrator from Warsaw. She attended a visual arts high school in Warsaw before graduating from the Academy of Art in Łódź with a diploma in Product Design. She started her career in advertising but soon realised she wanted to dedicate her life to illustration, which had been a lifelong dream. She is always searching for new ways to push herself, playing with graphics and illustration. She is usually surrounded by pictures, papers, clay, gypsum, pencils, paints and fine felt pens.  She loves drawing and travelling through Europe with her husband, daughter and dog in their old van. 

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