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Mole Music

David McPhail

Nominee:Golden Sower Award -Grades K-3 (2002)

A spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of private actions.

Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too.

Through practice and patience, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays alone, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Square Fish
  • Publish Date: Oct 1st, 2001
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.00in - 7.97in - 0.13in - 0.28lb
  • EAN: 9780805067668
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Animals - MammalsPerforming Arts - Music

About the Author

McPhail, David: - David McPhail published his first children's book, The Bear's Toothache, in 1972. Since then, he has written and/or illustrated more than fifty books including No! and The Abandoned Lighthouse, published by Roaring Brook Press. He lives in New Hampshire.
McPhail, David: - David McPhail published his first children's book, The Bear's Toothache, in 1972. Since then, he has written and/or illustrated more than fifty books including No! and The Abandoned Lighthouse, published by Roaring Brook Press. He lives in New Hampshire.

Praise for this book

"The beloved Mole will easily win the affections of readers and inspire young hopes for a better world." --Kirkus Reviews, pointer

"McPhail's delicate watercolor-and-ink paintings work seamlessly in tandem with the words to deliver a truly resonant message: that music can change the world." --Publishers Weekly, starred review