Awards

• Commended for Moonbeam Children's Book Award (Picture Book-Preschool) 2011
• Winner of NAPPA Gold Awards (Preschoolers & Up) 2011

Overview

From the creator of the beloved Mole Sisters comes an irresistible tale about two ravenous rodents, wanted for snacking on too many strawberries, daisies, and other garden plants. And after these rodents chomp and chew all the plants they can find around their new home — a drainpipe in an urban alley — they're still hungry! So hungry, in fact, they could even eat a cat! Using an imaginative paper bag disguise and a natural talent for tunnelling, this mischievous pair sets off in pursuit of a feline-sized feast — and finds a slice of pepperoni pizza. But the vagrant voles are left empty-handed — and empty-tummied — when a greedy crow and an army of ants invade their picnic. Will the brothers ever find their next meal? Chock full of silly antics and suspense, young children will root for these insatiable characters as they continue on their quest for food. And readers will celebrate along with them when the Vole Brothers are tossed into a garden full of luscious strawberries — a very happy ending if you're a hungry vole! AGES: 2-5 AUTHOR: Roslyn Schwartz is the author-illustrator of the internationally acclaimed Mole Sisters series. In addition to the ten titles in the Mole Sisters series, she has published two other picture books, three adult books, and released two animated films with the National Film Board. In 2003, Schwartz received the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work. REVIEWS: ""...illustrations are delightful, displaying a pitch-perfect sense of comedic timing."" - Kirkus Reviews

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9781926818832

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Reviews

-A Canadian Toy Testing Council Great Book, 2014-Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award (shortlisted), 2012-A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens (starred selection), 2012-National Parenting Publications Honor Book, 2011-Moonbeam Children's Book Award (silver), 2011-Ontario Library Association Best Bets List, 2011 .. .illustrations are delightful, displaying a pitch-perfect sense of comedic timing. Kirkus Reviews Schwartz displays a sense of humour that is perfectly in tune with what will amuse a preschooler while reserving some entertainment for the adult sharing the book...the language is well-suited to the events of the story and the facial expressions of the hungry voles, while the rich variety of action words describing various creatures chowing down will delight any reader. Quill & Quire .. .expressive and full of humor. A fun introduction to graphic storytelling. School Library Journal National Parenting Publications Awards, Children's Products Competition, Honor Book, 2011, United States CommendedMoonbeam Children's Book Award, Picture Book - Preschool category, Silver, 2011, United States Runner-up

-A Canadian Toy Testing Council Great Book, 2014-Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award (shortlisted), 2012-A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens (starred selection), 2012-National Parenting Publications Honor Book, 2011-Moonbeam Children's Book Award (silver), 2011-Ontario Library Association Best Bets List, 2011 .. .illustrations are delightful, displaying a pitch-perfect sense of comedic timing. <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> Schwartz displays a sense of humour that is perfectly in tune with what will amuse a preschooler while reserving some entertainment for the adult sharing the book...the language is well-suited to the events of the story and the facial expressions of the hungry voles, while the rich variety of action words describing various creatures chowing down will delight any reader. <i>Quill & Quire</i> .. .expressive and full of humor. A fun introduction to graphic storytelling. <i>School Library Journal</i> National Parenting Publications Awards, Children's Products Competition, Honor Book, 2011, United States CommendedMoonbeam Children's Book Award, Picture Book - Preschool category, Silver, 2011, United States Runner-up

Praise for The Mole Sisters: <br> The beguiling Mole Sisters series convey[s] humor and joie de vivre with few words and small, winsome illustrations. <br>-- The Horn Book Magazine

Roslyn Schwartz's new book The Vole Brothers is certain to entertain, engage and delight young children and their adult reading partners. The adventures of the Vole Brothers provide many opportunities for readers of all ages to laugh, learn and share similar experiences. It is a simple story with many levels of understanding and engagement and will become a favourite in homes, schools and early learning settings across the country.--Karen Rallis The Learning Partnership (05/30/2011) -A Canadian Toy Testing Council Great Book, 2014-Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award (shortlisted), 2012-A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens (starred selection), 2012-National Parenting Publications Honor Book, 2011-Moonbeam Children's Book Award (silver), 2011-Ontario Library Association Best Bets List, 2011 -...illustrations are delightful, displaying a pitch-perfect sense of comedic timing.-Kirkus Reviews -Schwartz displays a sense of humour that is perfectly in tune with what will amuse a preschooler while reserving some entertainment for the adult sharing the book...the language is well-suited to the events of the story and the facial expressions of the hungry voles, while the rich variety of action words describing various creatures chowing down will delight any reader.-Quill & Quire -...expressive and full of humor. A fun introduction to graphic storytelling.-School Library Journal National Parenting Publications Awards, Children's Products Competition, Honor Book, 2011, United States - CommendedMoonbeam Children's Book Award, Picture Book - Preschool category, Silver, 2011, United States - Runner-up -A Canadian Toy Testing Council Great Book, 2014-Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award (shortlisted), 2012-A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens (starred selection), 2012-National Parenting Publications Honor Book, 2011-Moonbeam Children's Book Award (silver), 2011-Ontario Library Association Best Bets List, 2011 .. .illustrations are delightful, displaying a pitch-perfect sense of comedic timing. Kirkus Reviews Schwartz displays a sense of humour that is perfectly in tune with what will amuse a preschooler while reserving some entertainment for the adult sharing the book...the language is well-suited to the events of the story and the facial expressions of the hungry voles, while the rich variety of action words describing various creatures chowing down will delight any reader. Quill & Quire .. .expressive and full of humor. A fun introduction to graphic storytelling. School Library Journal National Parenting Publications Awards, Children's Products Competition, Honor Book, 2011, United States CommendedMoonbeam Children's Book Award, Picture Book - Preschool category, Silver, 2011, United States Runner-up . ..illustrations are delightful, displaying a pitch-perfect sense of comedic timing. Kirkus Reviews Schwartz displays a sense of humour that is perfectly in tune with what will amuse a preschooler while reserving some entertainment for the adult sharing the book...the language is well-suited to the events of the story and the facial expressions of the hungry voles, while the rich variety of action words describing various creatures chowing down will delight any reader. Quill & Quire . ..expressive and full of humor. A fun introduction to graphic storytelling. School Library Journal National Parenting Publications Awards, Children's Products Competition, Honor Book, 2011, United States - CommendedMoonbeam Children's Book Award, Picture Book - Preschool category, Silver, 2011, United States - Runner-up Praise for The Mole Sisters: The beguiling Mole Sisters series convey[s] humor and joie de vivre with few words and small, winsome illustrations. -- The Horn Book Magazine Praise for The Mole Sisters: The beguiling Mole Sisters series convey[s] humor and joie de vivre with few words and small, winsome illustrations. -- The Horn Book Magazine

. ..illustrations are delightful, displaying a pitch-perfect sense of comedic timing. <br> Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

Roslyn Schwartz is the author of the internationally acclaimed Mole Sisters series. In addition to the ten titles in the Mole Sisters series, she has published two other picture books, three adult books, and released two animated films with the National Film Board. In 2003, Schwartz received the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work. She lives in Montreal.

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