Morris Mole

Description

From internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes a heartwarming tale about finding your own courage. Meet Morris Mole-he has always been a little bit different. When the moles are running low on food, it's up to clever Morris to save the day. With a little help from an unexpected friend and a lot of digging, Morris learns that even the smallest creatures can do big things. Featuring Dan Yaccarino's bright and distinctive art, Morris Mole is sure to win the hearts of all readers.

Dan Yaccarino is an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator with more than thirty children's books to his credit, including I Am a Story, Morris Mole, Five Little Pumpkins, Unlovable, and Trashy Town. He also created and produced Nickelodeon's Oswald and is the character designer behind The Backyardigans. Dan lives on the isle of Myth-hattan. You can visit him at www.yaccarinostudio.com.

"This engaging read-aloud...encourages children to be open to accepting and exploring different points of view. It also demonstrates how teamwork can benefit everyone...a must-have for all shelves." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Yaccarino highlights the power of kindness and daring to go against the grain in the story of a small, dapper mole who doesn't fit in with his larger, burlier brothers...Yaccarino's crisp, retro graphics exude energy and humor while emphasizing the rewards that can come with trusting one's instincts." -- Publishers Weekly "Yaccarino's digital illustrations are bold and graphic, and they do an excellent job of contrasting the under- and aboveground worlds that Morris Mole traverses in his adventure of individuality and community." -- Kirkus Reviews "The effective use of backgrounds...helps to signal key setting details for young listeners. A gentle reminder that thinking differently can have its rewards." -- Booklist