{"product_id":"the-mole-and-the-mound-and-the-house-underground-hardcover","title":"The Mole and the Mound: And the House Underground - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWill Hamilton-Davies\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKasia Fryza\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMole 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, moldy mound when they could be enjoying Bird's impressive nest, Beaver's incredible lodge, or Bee's intricate hive? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eScoop, wiggle-wiggle, went the mole.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorking on his great, grand hole.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHILARIOUS READ-ALOUD: The bouncy rhyming text and funny story make for a perfect read aloud. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBUILDING COMMUNITY: Mole and his friends learn that helping each other in times of need not only provides support but creates a sense of belonging. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and grandparents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreschool and kindergarten-level readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-givers looking for a hilarious read-aloud with a heartwarming message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Julia Donaldson and Matthew Forsythe's \u003ci\u003eMina\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill Hamilton-Davies\u003c\/b\u003e is 26 years young and one of six siblings. He stumbled across picture books while reading bedtime stories to his youngest brother and sisters. Being an older brother has been instrumental in shaping the things that he cares deeply about: at the heart of Will's work, there's a mission to help young people be more confident, curious, and courageous; to feel empowered to speak up, consider the people around them, and fight for the things that they believe in. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Will crowdfunded and self-published \u003ci\u003eThe Shrew With The Flu\u003c\/i\u003e. His calendar continues to be booked up by author visits. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKasia Fryza\u003c\/b\u003e (Katarzyna Księżopolska) is an illustrator from Warsaw (Warszawa). She loves drawing and traveling through Europe with her husband, daughter and dog in their old van. She has illustrated the \u003ci\u003eSlobber, Slobber, Kiss, Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e book.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.2 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53377356005683,"sku":"9798895090671","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/FitZhr3dJ29798895090671.webp?v=1779321055","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-mole-and-the-mound-and-the-house-underground-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}