"A beautifully illustrated picture book that tackles bolds facts about love and life."
Radiant with warm sentiments and brave truths, in Marry Me, Mole? Jeanne Willis and Susan Varley have created a unique, talking-point picture book that transcends ages, with a powerful message at its honest heart - love sometimes means choosing not to be together.
This profound and poetic picture book opens with Bird asking Mole to marry them, with Bird promising to make Mole the best nest in the sky. But, though their love is mutual, Mole replies with a resounding “No, it won’t do”. They are simply too different for it to work. As Mole explains:
“I’ll always love you, Bird,” said Mole,
“But I belong inside a hole“
“And you belong up in the sky.”
“You’re right,” said Bird and gave a sigh.
Though this is a tough truth to take, the story ends on a glorious note of hope. Even though love isn’t always enough, “out there somewhere there will be/Someone for you/Someone for me”.
Certain to spark valuable conversations about the nature of love, difference and learning to live and love in different ways, the rhyming text is poetic, perfectly-pitched and a joy to read aloud, and the illustrations are a delicately detailed delight.
From award-winning author and illustrator Jeanne Willis and Susan Varley comes this brave look at why being in love doesn't always mean choosing to be together. Mole, why won't you marry me? sang a lonely bird in the maple tree.
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From award-winning author and illustrator Jeanne Willis and Susan Varley comes this brave look at why being in love doesn't always mean choosing to be together. Mole, why won't you marry me? sang a lonely bird in the maple tree.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Marry Me, Mole? and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Marry Me, Mole? features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Animal Stories, Romance / Relationship Stories, Poetry Books for Children, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals
Paperback, Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
Marry Me, Mole? was written by Jeanne Willis and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Marry Me, Mole? has 32 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
