This touching sequel to Jane Chapman’s Good-bye,
Bear offers a sweet tale of friendship and valuing each other’s needs.
Perfect for any young child who likes to spend time alone.(goodreads summary)
In the evenings, Mole and Beaver like to spend quiet time together in their tree house. Being there also brings thoughts of their friend Bear. They light a lantern that shines over the trees and across the lake making a path to the tree house. One night, Rabbit knocks on their door and joins them for a story. But each night after that, more and more friends arrive making Mole feel crowded and missing the quiet alone time with Beaver she once had.
What a wonderful follow-up book to Goodbye, Bear and this is just as heartwarming. As nice as it is to be among her many friends, it makes Mole feel overwhelmed and longing to find a quiet space of her own. Beaver is a good friend who is understanding of Moles feelings. He wants to make sure she has a calm, safe space of her own whenever she feels the need for some peace and finds a perfect solution. The illustrations are so sweet and relaxing during reading. You feel a sense of togetherness among the friends but also a sense of Mole needing quiet time. We all need a little quiet place of our own sometimes which is okay. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-7.~
Title: Mole's Quiet Place
Author: Jane Chapman
Pub. date: May 2023, Tiger Tales
Genre: picture book
Hardcover, 32 pgs.
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