Things are never quite what they seem for Mouse and Mole. A cosy evening at home turns into a scary encounter in the dark. Mouse enjoys special moments on a country stroll while Mole is eager to get to the end of it. Pea soup for supper – Mole’s favourite – has him in a quandary; is this the happiest moment of his life or the saddest? Mouse, as always, takes it all in his stride.

Joyce Dunbar is a prolific children’s author who has published over 80 books, translated into 20 languages. Joyce has also written many stories for radio and television and contributed to several anthologies. The Mouse and Mole series remain some of her most treasured work.

James Mayhew is an illustrator and author of children’s books, a storyteller, artist and concert presenter/live art performer. His works include the much-loved and bestselling Katie and Ella Bella Ballerina series, as well as the classic children’s story The Knight Who Took All Day, republished by Graffeg in 2017, the Gaspard the Fox series, with author Zeb Soanes, and Koshka’s Tales – Stories from Russia, republished by Graffeg in 2019.

'Another sublime outing for Mouse and Mole in three little snapshots of friendship and understanding... This series gets better and better.' Sally Morris, Daily Mail

'This book is a beautiful series of 3 mini stories with stunning illustrations that tackle meaningful conversations.' Malloch Books

'It’s all wonderfully droll with Mouse not batting an eyelid over his friend’s overthinking of so many things. James’ witty illustrations capture so well the quirkiness of the relationship between the friends.' Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub