moles (animals)

"It's the middle of the night, but Mole can't sleep. First he's too hot ... then he's too cold ... and then he's afraid of the dark! Can his best friend, Mouse, make everything just right?"--Back cover.

"A kindergarten-level introduction to moles, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their long claws"--Provided by publisher.

Twin moles, Purr and Craw, are born on the first day of spring. The newest members of their woodland world, they're curious about everything. What is swimming? Why does mother speak French as she makes pancakes? What does father scrawl in his notebook? Do animals live in the sea? Why do grownups eat smelly cheese? How do we get better when we're sick? What happens when we die? As they start to grow up, every day is filled with another adventure as they explore the peculiar characters that surround them in the forest. Home is always waiting for them, filled with the clacking of father's typewriter, the sound of mother playing her upright bass, and the smells of quince jam and medicinal moss brews. During their adventures outside the home, they learn that the world is sometimes scarier, stranger and more dangerous than it seemed from the pocket of their father's coat. Each new encounter leaves Purr and Craw a little braver and wiser and with a few extra friends. Beautifully illustrated with scenes of mischief and discovery by Marjana Prohasko, Who Will Make the Snow? reminds us that the world is always larger and more wonderful than we can see from our own corner of the woods.

"Mole is invited to a party, which is very worrisome. What if the party is too rowdy for Mole? What if Mole doesn't know anyone there? What if Mole is just too shy to make friends? Mole worries through the tunnels, around Snake's burrow, under the forest, past Bear's den, and all the way to Rabbit's door. But despite all those worries, maybe Mole can find a quiet way to make friends"--Provided by publisher.

"Otis and Peanut are back! Grounded in the . . . supportive friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat, the second book in this junior graphic novel series explores themes of celebrating life's simple pleasures, grief, and making new memories with sensitivity, humor, and optimism. The three stories in this book reveal how the pair feel the loss of Pearl, Peanut's sister and Otis's friend. In 'The Cake,' Peanut bakes a sweet treat for Otis using Pearl's recipe and teaches him that there's always a good reason to eat cake--even if it's for no reason at all! In 'The Dream,' Peanut is missing his sister, but finds a way to keep her memory close. And in 'The Collection,' the two friends celebrate old memories, and make some new ones"--Provided by publisher.

"Pocketville is a small town, set in its ways, and the arrival of a stranger causes a stir. Monti the mole is stunned one morning to find Leo the lizard hogging his special reading rock. When Monti visits the bakery and the library, he learns that the last cinnamon roll has been purchased, and the book he was waiting for has been checked out. What's a fastidious mole to do? When Monti confronts Leo, the newcomer turns out to be agreeable in the extreme, and friendship is a given. Now to convince the town's cantankerous baker, Ms. Sheep, to stop turning everyone against Leo. Together, Monti and Leo hatch a plot that will have Ms. Sheep singing Leo's praises in no time. This reassuring tale of friendship against the odds from the creator of the graphic memoir 'Sylvie' draws on the author's experiences as an immigrant and will appeal to anyone who has struggled to fit in in a new place"--Provided by publisher.

One day Mole pokes his nose out of his burrow and discovers that the world is an exciting place. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger and the rascally Mr Toad, and together they go adventuring.

"Moles are small rodents that spend their lives underground. They can also cause a lot of damage from doing what they do best--digging! They can destroy grass, bulbs, and plant roots as they dig around for bugs. This book introduces readers to facts about moles, from their homes to their adaptations"--Provided by publisher.

Disappointment turns into gratitude when Little Mole's fancy forest feast does not go according to plan.

After getting a fluttery feeling while helping Mouse make valentines for each of their friends, Mole sends her a series of notes and gifts, signing them "your secret valentine.".