Mouse and Mole are two unlikely friends who love spending time with each other - and they can't help getting caught up in silly adventures! From giving their friendship a fresh start, to deciding on a toy boat to sail on the pond, and creatively avoiding a storm on their walk home, Mouse and Mole discover a newfound appreciation of each other and have fun along the way. Joyce Dunbar returns with three tales of exciting adventures, strong friendship, and unexpected discoveries in Mouse & Mole: A Fresh Start. Young readers and adults will be captivated by James Mayhew's soft illustrations that perfectly capture Mouse and Mole's bond.

"Mole often stumbles into precarious situations, from delicately handling the first daffodil of spring to trimming his uneven whisker lengths. Luckily, he has his best friend Mouse to guide him through each scenario-even when he least expects it!"--

Join the two friends in three brand new adventures by author illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew.A Fresh Start:Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can't go without seeing each other, even for a day.Hip-Dip-Dip:When Mole is unable to decide which toy boat he likes best, Mouse suggests 'hip-dip-dip' to help him make his choice.A Bolt from the Blue:Mouse and Mole try to avoid a storm by running, crawling and sitting it out, until they realise it's impossible to know when a bolt from the blue will strike and to make the best of their situation.The latest in a series of gentle and humorous stories by acclaimed author and illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew. 'Warm and witty illustrations... perfect to snuggle up with on a chilly afternoon' Practical Parenting'Children will love the simple adventures of these two unlikely companions' The School Librarian'Characters that stand alongside the greats of children's literature... They work their magic not just on children, but on parents too...' The Sunday Telegraph

When spring arrives, Mole and Mouse find a unique way to bird watch.

Mouse's friends try everything to keep their friend from feeling low--flapping and fluttering in the sky, splashing and paddling in the water, leaping and loping in the grass--but nothing seems to cheer him up.

Celebrate this festive season with three brand new Mouse and Mole short stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew: 'Snowmole', 'Lo and Behold!' and 'A Bump in the Night'.

Mouse and Mole's charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the muchloved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently. Contains three stories: The Secret of Happiness, This Way and That and A Good Read.