The Mole and the Mound - by Will Hamilton-Davies (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Mole's friends don't think much of his mound - until a storm destroys their own homes, and they realise it's the perfect shelter. Sometimes, the best treasures are right beneath our feet!

Scoop, wiggle-wiggle, went the mole.
Working on his great, grand hole.

Mole is on a mission to build an extraordinary shelter for him and his friends. Bird, Beaver, and Bee are jealous - they find it insulting that anyone would choose to write a story about Mole's mound, especially when they could be writing about Bird's impressive nest, Beaver's incredible lodge, or Bee's intricate hive.

One by one, they rush to impress the audience with their own creations, 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.

A brilliantly funny picture book with showcasing the importance of humility and the value of empathy.

About the Author

Will Hamilton-Davies 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.

Will crowdfunded and self-published The Shrew With The Flu. His calendar continues to be booked up by author visits.

Kasia Fryza (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 Slobber, Slobber, Kiss, Kiss book.