Come Back Out, Mole!

PreS-Gr 2–Mole is enjoying the beautiful day outdoors when a thunderstorm strikes and scares him back into his burrow. After such a big scare, Mole doesn’t want to leave. What if something awful or scary happens? Mole’s friends worry when he doesn’t want to join them outside of his burrow, and each of them takes a turn trying to convince him to emerge. But each time, Mole hesitates. His friends come up with a plan that helps Mole find the beauty of the world waiting outside. A wonderful message will encourage readers to look around at the happiness they can enjoy, and it will particularly resonate with those dealing with anxiety like Mole’s. Lovely colorful illustrations depict Mole, his friends, and their charming spot in the woods, as well as the uncertainties Mole worries about and the comedic plan his friends pull off.