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Holey Moley

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Holey Moley by Bethan Clarke is a delightful children's book featuring a curious mole who embarks on a whimsical adventure. Seeking answers about the world around him, the mole discovers surprising things and learns valuable lessons. This charming story combines engaging illustrations with a heartfelt narrative, perfect for young readers.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful children's book offers you a charming adventure filled with unexpected surprises and plenty of mole-related puns. You might enjoy it if you love stories with whimsical characters, clever humour, and engaging illustrations that capture a child's imagination. It’s ideal for readers who appreciate a fun, heartwarming tale with a touch of mischief.

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Holey Moley

Can Goat guess where Mole lives? Here's a clue: it's absolutely, very definitely, really clearly ISN'T in a hole. A super-silly, anarchic and totally HOLE-ARIOUS guessing game of a story!

Can Goat guess where Mole lives? Here's a clue: it's absolutely, very definitely, really clearly ISN'T in a hole. A super-silly, anarchic and totally HOLE-ARIOUS guessing game of a story!

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An anarchic, hilarious story by exciting debut author Bethan Clarke, illustrated with deadpan humour by rising star Anders Frang.

Gus the Goat loves guessing. And he loves rhyming. So, when he meets Mavis Mole, he can’t help himself trying to guess where she lives. Is it in a hole? In a bowl!? In a Sausage ROLL!! No, not quite...

This super-silly and totally HOLE-ARIOUS story will have kids laughing out loud and joining in with Gus Goat’s outlandish guessing game. Perfect for inspiring a love of language in little ones. Fans of The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, the Supertato series by Paul Linnet and Sue Hendra, and anything Dr Seuss, will adore Holey Moley!

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Holey Moley by Bethan Clarke is celebrated for its engaging, silly rhyming narrative, captivating young readers with its charm. Reviewers have noted its appeal to children, highlighting its blend of amusing language and stylish illustrations, which together make it a delightful read that encourages a love of language and creativity. It is particularly recommended for reading aloud, with its playful twists, making it a favourite among young audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801044134

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anders Frang

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Bethan Clarke has been a story maker-upper ever since she could write them back to front. This has proven to be a vital outlet for her love of silliness and fondness for puns. Bethan lives near Manchester with her partner, two children, two dogs and a headful of nonsense.

Anders Frang is a Danish illustrator with a passion for illustrating picture books. He seeks inspiration in many forms of art, but also in playing music, dog sitting and cycling trips. He is currently based in Copenhagen after spending several years in Edinburgh, and holds an MA from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

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