I read this with my 4 year old granddaughter and she thought it was very sweet and funny. She loved the story and said she would rate it 5 stars.

Exciting graphics to look at. I love how there was a variety of shapes and sizes of graphics throughout the book to keep the eye entertained. The story not only is educational and entertaining, but it taught a compelling lesson in the end — one even I wasn't expecting. Lovely surprise and a great read for the kiddos!

The Mole and the Mound by Will Hamilton-Davies is a beautifully crafted story that manages to be both exciting and deeply philosophical. It follows a little mole on a journey of discovery that carries a powerful message about perspective and the environment.

Timeless Storytelling: The narrative has the feel of a classic fable. It’s a wonderful exploration of how we see the world, teaching kids (and reminding adults) that what we perceive as a "mountain" might just be a small part of a much bigger picture.

Atmospheric Art: The illustrations by Patrick Corrigan are stunning. They use a rich, earthy palette that perfectly captures the underground world and the beauty of the British countryside, making it a very "cozy" read-aloud.

Gentle Life Lessons: It handles themes of ambition and contentment with a light touch, making it a great conversation starter for children about appreciating nature and understanding their place within it.

The Mole and the Mound is a cute picture book (loosely) about the types of homes different animals make. It is written in rhyme and would be a great read aloud. Each animal thinks they know the best type of home to make and don't want to go in Mole's mound, that's up until a storm starts. The illustrations are whimsical and not hyper realistic, but are definitely cute for kids.

Thanks to Post Wave Children's Books and NetGalley for an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

A cute picture book appropriate for preschool aged kids to enjoy!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley

This heartwarming story centers on a friendly competition where each character proudly shares their home, celebrating what makes it special. A standout favorite is the mole, whose humble mound surprises everyone and becomes a meaningful reminder not to judge by appearances.

The book beautifully highlights how every home is unique, with its own charm and features, while reinforcing the idea that differences should be celebrated rather than compared. My daughter and I especially loved the message that we don’t all have to be the same to feel connected—true joy comes from embracing individuality and community.