The Adventures of Molly the Mole tells the story about a mole that does not like the outdoors at all! She wants to live in a warm, cozy house. Once Molly finds a way to get in a house, she learns new skills and entertains the family living there. Two little girls teach her how to tie her shoelaces! This heartwarming story will enchant children. It will also help them learn to tie their shoelaces as well!
'Young is a sharp and funny writer with a brilliant eye for moral fudging and verbal hypocrisy, and she has a splendid foil in Miss Mole' Sally Beauman WINNER OF THE JAMES TAIT BLACK MEMORIAL PRIZE 'Who would suspect her sense of fun and irony, of a passionate love for beauty and the power to drag it from its hidden places? Who would imagine that Miss Mole had pictured herself, at different times, as an explorer in strange lands, as a lady wrapped in luxury and delicate garments?' Miss Hannah Mole has for twenty years earned her living precariously as a governess or companion to a succession of difficult old women.Now, aged forty, a thin and shabby figure, she returns to Radstowe, the lovely city of her youth. Here she is, if not exactly welcomed, at least employed as housekeeper by the pompous Reverend Robert Corder, whose daughters are sorely in need of guidance. But even the dreariest situation can be transformed into an adventure by the indomitable Miss Mole. Blessed with imagination, wit and intelligence, she wins the affection of Ethel and her nervous sister Ruth. But her past holds a secret that, if brought to life, would jeopardise everything.
"Mole often stumbles into precarious situations, from delicately handling the first daffodil of spring to trimming his uneven whisker lengths. Luckily, he has his best friend Mouse to guide him through each scenario-even when he least expects it!"--
Molly is a mole with many friends, including a deer, a butterfly and an owl. Sometimes Molly feels sad because she doesn't look the same as her friends and feels very different to them. By helping each of them out with a task, Molly learns that her friends love her for the amazing qualities that are unique just to her. Molly the Mole addresses the difference between the way we perceive ourselves and the way our friends and family perceive us. Molly learns the importance of being kind and patient with others, and that everyone is special in their own way.
Charlie Mackesy’s beloved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an Academy Award® winning animated short film, now available to stream on Apple TV+ #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER · USA TODAY BESTSELLER “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is not only a thought-provoking, discussion-worthy story, the book itself is an object of art.”- Elizabeth Egan, The New York Times From British illustrator, artist, and author Charlie Mackesy comes a journey for all ages that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” asked the mole. “Kind,” said the boy. Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book, following the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love. The shared adventures and important conversations between the four friends are full of life lessons that have connected with readers of all ages.
Join Lucy the Lamb as she embarks on a new world of adventure with the faithful Farmer Wiseheart by her side. See how she faces the strength challenges of Dusty the Donkey, aids little Sally the Squirrel in finding her missing nuts and even stands off against the scary Fox. Within all these challenges, and many others, lies answers to many of lifes challenges for growing children - a definite aid for parents and guardians alike.
This book, I believe brings out the inner feelings of most people who just want to be somewhere where there is no worries, where everybody gets along and each day is just beautiful. And short fiction story of the dreams of one of the lowest of God's creatures trying to make his way out of worry and hardship with the belief that such a place, actually exists.
Doctor Who is the world's longest-running science fiction television series, and has had children hiding behind sofa's since it was first broadcast in 1963. Eleven actors have played the famous Time Lord, starting with William Hartnell, and it has been a career landmark for all of them. Indeed, no other role in television history is as iconic, demanding, or as anticipated by its legions of fans as that of the famous time traveller with two hearts. Find out: * Who was a bouncer for The Rolling Stones before taking control of the Tardis. * Who was nearly blown up in the Second World War aboard HMS Hood. * Who had a fondness for woolly hats and had a grandson who would become Harry Potter's nemesis. * Who played a transvestite barmaid before becoming a Doctor Who heart-throb. Go back in time and read the human story behind a TV legend.
A new friend is starting at Peppa and George's playgroup - Gerald Giraffe! He's much taller than all the other children, so playing hide and seek isn't much fun. Poor Gerald can't find anywhere to hide! Being different to the other children makes Gerald feel a little bit sad, until a ball, a toy monkey and even a tortoise get stuck in a tree. Gerald is the only one who can reach them because he's so tall. Being different isn't so bad after all!
The Adventures of Max the Hedgehog follows the curious and spirited hedgehog named Max as he ventures beyond the boundaries of his home in the tranquil Hedgegrove Forest. With a heart full of courage and a quill for every situation, Max embarks on a series of enchanting and sometimes perilous journeys that introduce him to a diverse cast of characters from all walks of the animal kingdom. Max encounters new challenges that test his bravery, intelligence, and compassion. Whether it's navigating the bustling streets of Humanville, solving the mysterious disappearance of the Great Owl's feathers, or thwarting the dastardly plans of the weasel warlord, Max proves time and again that size does not define heroism.
