Mole Is Not Alone

(Hardback)

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In this cozy picture book about friendship, Mole anxiously decides to journey through underground tunnels to attend a party. 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 . . . With warm and sweet illustrations, every page of Mole Is Not Alone is an invitation to look and look again. Readers can follow Mole's tunnel as it connects from one page to the next, learning along the way that everyone can make friends, even if some parties are quieter than others.

Reviews

"Soft, muted artwork depicts an utterly cozy and enchanting world. . . . Mole's self-talk is endearing and all-too relatable. Ultimately, Tatsukawa brings this tale to satisfying conclusion that lets young introverts know they can have fun on their own terms."-- Kirkus, starred review

"...a story about anticipatory worry that ends not with forced revelry, but with a "Maybe... next time" and gentle camaraderie found." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review

"Tatsukawa's adorable illustrations . . . would be at home on any nursery blanket, making the story's handling of social anxiety feel comforting and reassuring." -- Booklist

Author Bio

Maya Tatsukawa is a children's book author, illustrator and designer residing just out of Boston. When she's not designing, illustrating, or thinking about children's books, you can find her baking desserts, eating ice cream, or searching for the perfect scone. She is the author and illustrator of Sunday Pancakes and The Bear in My Family.