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Wong Herbert Yee's Mouse and Mole
Mouse and Mole: A Winter Wonderland
Yippee! It is a winter wonderland! What better day for Mouse and Mole to go sledding, whirl around on ice skates, and build snowmen together?
But Mole does not want to go outside. Too cold! Too windy! He prefers to stay as snug as a bug in a rug inside his nice, warm bed.
Mouse is lonely. Ice skating and sledding just aren’t as fun for one. Then she gets an idea…a Sno-Mole might do the trick! Mole won’t be needing his hat or scarf or mittens…or will he?
Sometimes even best friends want to do different things. But at the end of a cold winter’s day, it's nice to know that your best friend will be there waiting for you, with warm mittens and all.
But Mole does not want to go outside. Too cold! Too windy! He prefers to stay as snug as a bug in a rug inside his nice, warm bed.
Mouse is lonely. Ice skating and sledding just aren’t as fun for one. Then she gets an idea…a Sno-Mole might do the trick! Mole won’t be needing his hat or scarf or mittens…or will he?
Sometimes even best friends want to do different things. But at the end of a cold winter’s day, it's nice to know that your best friend will be there waiting for you, with warm mittens and all.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published November 15, 2010
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January 3, 2019
3.5-4 stars
April 6, 2022
My son (age 6) loved this book. He was laughing at different parts throughout the story, and he is already asking to get the other ones in the series.
November 26, 2024
The seasonal cute is off the charts. I'm surprised how well Tot followed along with an early chapter book already. My girl is getting big.
April 1, 2025
If you're a fan of Frog and Toad, this is the book for you.
I mean, you can't go wrong with cute animals doing cozy things.
I mean, you can't go wrong with cute animals doing cozy things.
April 1, 2011
I first encountered Mouse and Mole when student teaching in an elementary school library in Fall 2010. I was pleased to see A Winter Wonderland arrive at the school I now work at. The artwork is sweet and makes this friendship really come alive in these four short chapters. This book will appeal to fans of other readers starring animal friends, such as Frog and Toad
The book begins with Mouse bundling up for a warm day outside. Children will enjoy the sound effects and enthusiasm as she gets ready and then then races off to find her friend. Mole, on the other hand, wants to hide from the snowy weather in his bed. This first scene reminds me a little bit of the start of Bedtime for Bear, another great start of winter story.
Mouse has a great time playing outdoors, but something is missing. That something is a friend who will play in the snow. She builds herself a snow mole and then borrows Mole's winter things to finish it up. Meanwhile the real Mole is getting bored of being warm inside his bed. He peeks outside and is shocked to Mouse with a new friend. Children will recognize this frozen new friend before Mole figures it out.
This playful book is a great one to promote at the start of winter. I could see children having a lot of fun doing the first chapter as a book trailer - bundling up in a blanket like Mole or pulling on snow pants like Mouse.
The book begins with Mouse bundling up for a warm day outside. Children will enjoy the sound effects and enthusiasm as she gets ready and then then races off to find her friend. Mole, on the other hand, wants to hide from the snowy weather in his bed. This first scene reminds me a little bit of the start of Bedtime for Bear, another great start of winter story.
Mouse has a great time playing outdoors, but something is missing. That something is a friend who will play in the snow. She builds herself a snow mole and then borrows Mole's winter things to finish it up. Meanwhile the real Mole is getting bored of being warm inside his bed. He peeks outside and is shocked to Mouse with a new friend. Children will recognize this frozen new friend before Mole figures it out.
This playful book is a great one to promote at the start of winter. I could see children having a lot of fun doing the first chapter as a book trailer - bundling up in a blanket like Mole or pulling on snow pants like Mouse.
June 29, 2011
Mouse and Mole: A Winter Wonderland reminded me so much of Frog and Toad All Year that it made me smile. Mouse and Mole are such good friends but come winter Mole wants to sleep. Mouse has plans for the day, sledding, skating, and throwing snowballs. She become lonely and builds a sno-mole. Mole peeks out the window and becomes jealous. This story teaches us a lesson about friendship and what it means to be a good friend. This book like Frog and Toad is part of a series.
realistic/fantasy talking animals with human problems
Reviews & Awards
Booklist 11/15/10
Kirkus Review 10/01/10
Horn Book 05/01/11
School Library Journal 11/01/10
realistic/fantasy talking animals with human problems
Reviews & Awards
Booklist 11/15/10
Kirkus Review 10/01/10
Horn Book 05/01/11
School Library Journal 11/01/10
October 9, 2021
This is such a wonderful little chapter book. Simple and charming, with several funny moments, it tells a cute story about two friends--super-excited mouse and kind-of-grumpy mole--who are nice to each other and have a great relationship. It is a little like Frog and Toad, or like Pig and Goose, in that the characters are sweet and there is no bullies, conflict, etc.
These books are proof that there is no need to create conflict or have "bad guys" in kids' stories to make them entertaining or funny. There are a few amusing moments, and overall, it is a great read. Thank you to Wong Herbert Yee for writing this charming book and we look forward to the other books in the collection!
These books are proof that there is no need to create conflict or have "bad guys" in kids' stories to make them entertaining or funny. There are a few amusing moments, and overall, it is a great read. Thank you to Wong Herbert Yee for writing this charming book and we look forward to the other books in the collection!
February 24, 2022
This picture book features four stories about Mouse and Mole:
• "Snug as a Bug"
• "Sno-Mole"
• "The New Friend"
• "Sno-Mouse"
In "Snug as a Bug," Mouse tries to convince Mole to play outside with her.
In "Sno-Mole," Mouse builds a snowman.
In "The New Friend," Mole sees Mouse playing outside with her snowman.
In "Sno-Mouse," Mole builds a snowman, and Mouse and Mole go sledding.
These are four gentle stories about two woodland animals who are friends. They emphasize friendship, thoughtfulness, and consideration for others. They also focus on common occurrences, which affords young readers the opportunity to reflect on their own experience and the experience of others.
• "Snug as a Bug"
• "Sno-Mole"
• "The New Friend"
• "Sno-Mouse"
In "Snug as a Bug," Mouse tries to convince Mole to play outside with her.
In "Sno-Mole," Mouse builds a snowman.
In "The New Friend," Mole sees Mouse playing outside with her snowman.
In "Sno-Mouse," Mole builds a snowman, and Mouse and Mole go sledding.
These are four gentle stories about two woodland animals who are friends. They emphasize friendship, thoughtfulness, and consideration for others. They also focus on common occurrences, which affords young readers the opportunity to reflect on their own experience and the experience of others.
June 24, 2018
Mouse wants to play in the snow. Mole thinks it's a good day to stay in bed.
Mouse finds sledding and skating by herself to be not so fun.
She makes herself a snow friend that she calls Sno-Mole and takes this friend out sledding and skating.
Mole spots them out the window and comes to investigate.
Mole later makes a Sno-Mouse.
Sno-Mouse and Sno-Mole stay outside together while Mouse and Mole go inside to drink warm drinks and snuggle into warm blankets.
Mouse finds sledding and skating by herself to be not so fun.
She makes herself a snow friend that she calls Sno-Mole and takes this friend out sledding and skating.
Mole spots them out the window and comes to investigate.
Mole later makes a Sno-Mouse.
Sno-Mouse and Sno-Mole stay outside together while Mouse and Mole go inside to drink warm drinks and snuggle into warm blankets.
August 26, 2024
The kids liked it
It’s a nice story about two friends where one doesn’t want to play in the snow while the other one does. Eventually the one gets bored of hiding in its bed to come out and play. They had fun together.
It’s a nice story about two friends where one doesn’t want to play in the snow while the other one does. Eventually the one gets bored of hiding in its bed to come out and play. They had fun together.
December 31, 2018
Cute little early chapter book.
October 11, 2020
Adorable illustration and a sweet story about friendship and fun. Mouse and Mole come together to take in all the joys a beautiful winter day can offer.
April 14, 2021
Frog and Toad feel - very similar
January 23, 2022
So charming and gentle, without being saccharine or needlessly zany -- much like the Little Bear books I love so much.
April 30, 2022
3.5 stars for this emergent reader which shows how opposites can compromise and still remain true to themselves and their friendship
December 1, 2022
While in this series mouse and mole play together as human children would, it is lots of fun to read.
October 23, 2023
Any of these series is good!
Found in L4L Volume 96.
Found in L4L Volume 96.
October 19, 2024
Early chapter book with mild, slow content featuring positive relationships
December 14, 2023
Uma bela história de amizade em um belo dia de inverno. Divertido e muito bom.
January 15, 2017
easy reader - good for winter
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Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 0.5
January 10, 2013
Yippee! It is a winter wonderland! What better day for Mouse and Mole to go sledding, whirl around on ice skates, and build snowmen together? But Mole does not want to go outside. Too cold! Too windy! He prefers to stay as snug as a bug in a rug inside his nice, warm bed. Mouse is lonely. Ice skating and sledding just aren't as fun for one. Then she gets an idea…a Sno-Mole might do the trick! Mole won't be needing his hat or scarf or mittens…or will he? Sometimes even best friends want to do different things. But at the end of a cold winter's day, it's nice to know that your best friend will be there waiting for you, with warm mittens and all.
Lexile:410
School Library Journal recommends this book for grades 1 - 3.
Kirkus reviewed it as an early reader. for children who are 5 through
8 years old.
Note: This would be a great choice for a child who is just starting to read chaper books. Simular to Frog and Toad in spirit and in the format.
Subjects
Best friends -- Juvenile fiction
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Snowmen -- Juvenile fiction.
Snow -- Juvenile fiction
Mice -- Juvenile fiction
Moles (Animals) -- Juvenile fiction
Lexile:410
School Library Journal recommends this book for grades 1 - 3.
Kirkus reviewed it as an early reader. for children who are 5 through
8 years old.
Note: This would be a great choice for a child who is just starting to read chaper books. Simular to Frog and Toad in spirit and in the format.
Subjects
Best friends -- Juvenile fiction
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Snowmen -- Juvenile fiction.
Snow -- Juvenile fiction
Mice -- Juvenile fiction
Moles (Animals) -- Juvenile fiction
July 18, 2013
This book was mighty cool. I can not imagine being a mouse or a mole so the author is very creative. The beautiful snow illustration and the sneaky addition of difficult words makes this the perfect book for an emerging reader. The plot could get a little thicker but I enjoyed reading this as an adult.
I think the author could have done more character development and gave our characters predictable behaviors. The story lines often seemed connected among the theme of winter but this is is. I think this book teaches the reader the importance of friendship and gives the reader one group of friends to look up to. I would write fictional tales that allow my readers to experience somewhere new.
I think the author could have done more character development and gave our characters predictable behaviors. The story lines often seemed connected among the theme of winter but this is is. I think this book teaches the reader the importance of friendship and gives the reader one group of friends to look up to. I would write fictional tales that allow my readers to experience somewhere new.
November 17, 2016
A fun 'friend' book... Mouse is excited about the snow that has fallen and wants to go out and play. Mole on the other hand is cold and sleepy and wants to stay in bed. Mouse goes out with out him and trys to have fun by herself. But She still misses Mole so she makes a snowman or snow mole and then as Mole looks out his window he sees someone with Mouse! So he gets excited and has to 'rescue' her he puts on all his winter clothes but some is missing! When he gets outside he finds a nice surprise that Mouse has done and also the cold snow wasn't as bad as he thought at first either! A very fun friendship book!
March 20, 2016
Amazon Book Description:
Yippee! It is a winter wonderland! What better day for Mouse and Mole to go sledding, whirl around on ice skates, and build snowmen together?
But Mole does not want to go outside. Too cold! Too windy! He prefers to stay as snug as a bug in a rug inside his nice, warm bed.
Mouse is lonely. Ice skating and sledding just aren’t as fun for one. Then she gets an idea…a Sno-Mole might do the trick! Mole won’t be needing his hat or scarf or mittens…or will he?
Sometimes even best friends want to do different things. But at the end of a cold winter’s day, it's nice to know that your best friend will be there waiting for you, with warm mittens and all.
Yippee! It is a winter wonderland! What better day for Mouse and Mole to go sledding, whirl around on ice skates, and build snowmen together?
But Mole does not want to go outside. Too cold! Too windy! He prefers to stay as snug as a bug in a rug inside his nice, warm bed.
Mouse is lonely. Ice skating and sledding just aren’t as fun for one. Then she gets an idea…a Sno-Mole might do the trick! Mole won’t be needing his hat or scarf or mittens…or will he?
Sometimes even best friends want to do different things. But at the end of a cold winter’s day, it's nice to know that your best friend will be there waiting for you, with warm mittens and all.
January 10, 2011
Mouse and Mole are best friends, but they couldn't see winter more differently. While Mouse can't wait to get Mole so they can go skating and sledding, Mole would rather stay in his nice, cozy bed and sleep. Mouse builds a Sno-mole, but it's not quite the same as having a real friend to play with. And Mole realizes warm and cozy inside is a little bit lonely without Mouse. The short , humorous chapters and appealing illustrations in this edition of Mouse and Mole are perfect for new readers. ~sj
May 9, 2011
Mouse sees the newly fallen snow as exciting and cannot wait to go play with his friend Mole. However, Mole would rather snuggle under the covers and sleep the day away. Undeterred, Mouse makes a "Snow-Mole" and has a fun day of his own. Upon waking Mole sees his replica Snow Mole and becomes jealous. After layering on clothes for the day he heads out to play with Mouse.
November 20, 2011
This is a fun tale for the wintertime, featuring pals Mouse and Mole. The story is broken up into short chapters and with colorful illustrations, it's great for young children who are just starting to read chapter books. We enjoyed reading this story together.
February 23, 2016
Here's one entry in a cute early reader series that I'll recommend to patrons along with Cynthia Rylant's series, Annie and Snowball, Henry and Mudge, Mr. Putter and Tabby, and Poppleton, plus the Cork and Fuzz series by Chaconas, and the classic of ER series, Lobel's Frog and Toad. I notice a pattern here - I seem to favor book series that star two good friends. (Poppleton has Fillmore).
April 20, 2025
Mouse wakes up to a wintry morning and is excited to go out to play in the snow. She bundles up “snug as a bug in a rug” and goes to get Mole. Mole is content to stay “snug as a bug in a rug” in his bed. This book consists of four short, easy-to-read chapters: Snug as a Bug; Sno-Mole; The New Friend; Sno-Mouse. Very nicely illustrated.
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