About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels restless or left out because their friends are busy or away. It is a gentle chapter book for ages 5 to 7 that explores how to handle boredom by being helpful to others, while also teaching an important lesson about discernment. Mole wants to be useful while her friends hibernate for the winter, but her eagerness to please leads her into a trap set by the wily Weasel. It is a perfect choice for teaching children that while kindness is a virtue, they must also learn to trust their instincts and recognize when someone might be taking advantage of their good nature. The story validates the sadness of loneliness but provides a proactive, though cautionary, path forward.
