Book Review – Mrs. Mole, I’m Home! by Jarvis

Kids Will Giggle As They Watch

Mr. Mole

Description

Poor Morris Mole has had a very long day, and all he wants is to get home to Mrs. Mole and their children. But Morris has misplaced his glasses! He starts burrowing his way home anyway, trusting in his memory to guide him. When Morris gets there he calls out, “Mrs. Mole, I’m hooome!” but he doesn’t exactly get the response he expected. “I’m not your wife!” says Mrs. Bunny. Oh, dear! So Morris sets off again in the direction of home. He’ll end up in the right spot eventually . . . won’t he? Young readers will be rooting for Morris and giggling at every wrong turn — while taking comfort in the fact that, sooner or later, you’ll always find your way home.

Details

• Rating: ☆☆☆☆
• Title: Mrs. Mole, I’m Home!
• Author: Jarvis
• Genre: Animals; Family; Humorous Stories
• Audience: Picture Books
• Length: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick
• Release Date: June 7, 2018

My Thoughts

This is a cute book that is written and illustrated by the creator of “Alan’s Big Scary Teeth.” Most kids will feel in on the joke, which will make the story even more fun.

After a long day at work, Morris Mole is anxious to get home to his wife and kids. There is just one problem, he can’t find his glasses. But not to worry, he’s traveled the same route countless times, it shouldn’t be a problem, so off he burrows on his journey home.

But there is a problem. A big one! Morris pops up several places that most definitely are not his home. Among other places, he pops into a home of bunnies, a tree of owls, and even Antarctica.

Will this mole remain hopelessly lost?

Concerns

Though many observant children will immediately notice that Morris has his glasses on top of his head, I think the story might feel repetitive and even a bit boring to older children.

Conclusion

I liked the fact that this is a book the very young will be attracted to since they will feel they know something Morris is not aware of.

So parents and caregivers, be prepared to read this one over and over since it will no doubt be requested often.

Rating

☆☆☆☆

About the Author

Jarvis is an illustrator and animator who has worked as both a record jacket designer and an animation director. He is the author-illustrator of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth and the illustrator of Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht and Poles Apart by Jeanne Willis.

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