Mole Books for Kids

The Best Mole Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors
Updated July 31, 2026

Moles are made for stories. They live below the grass, where a tunnel can be a hallway, a hill can be a clue, and an ordinary trip aboveground can turn into a mystery before lunch. In children's books they are patient diggers, stubborn friends, accidental musicians, and small explorers who know that the world is bigger than the burrow.

Drawing from Bookroo's collection of mole books, our editors chose ten favorites that mix a very funny classic mystery, quiet friendship stories, determined small heroes, a wordless underground adventure, and a few books for readers ready to move into chapters. Start with the favorites, then browse the picture- and chapter-book shelves below.

Mole Music
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Mole Books

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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1989

The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit

By Werner Holzwarth

A little mole follows every animal's alibi to solve the mess that landed on his head.

24 pages
Best for
A grossly funny mystery for preschool storytime
4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,399 ratings
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Hardcover
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Mole Music

A solitary mole practices the violin underground, unaware of what his music is doing above.

32 pages· 332 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
Best for
Quiet children learning why practice matters
5.1/7 Bookroo·4.3/5 Goodreads · 625 ratings
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Hardcover
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Morris Mole

Morris Mole is the odd one out in his tunnel community until a shortage gives his unusual idea a chance.

40 pages· 360 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
Best for
A small hero with an actual problem to solve
4.7/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 628 ratings
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Hardcover
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

The Perfect Picnic

Squirrel wants the perfect picnic spot; Mole would be happy to eat almost anywhere.

32 pages
Best for
A funny friendship story about letting the plan go
5.4/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 154 ratings
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Hardcover
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

Little Mole Finds Hope

By Glenys Nellist, Sally Garland (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Little Mole series

Little Mole's mother takes him aboveground to find spring when the burrow feels too dark.

32 pages· 523 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
Best for
A gentle story for a child in a gloomy stretch
4.5/7 Bookroo·4.3/5 Goodreads · 205 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2007

How Big Is the World?

Little Mole travels from his burrow to the far corners of the world to find out how big it is.

40 pages
Best for
A first adventure beyond home
4.3/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 151 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Moletown

A nearly wordless mole watches an underground town grow from a few tunnels into a crowded, noisy metropolis.

26 pages
Best for
A picture-led story for careful observers
3.8/5 Goodreads · 818 ratings
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Hardcover
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

Mouse and Mole, Fine Feathered Friends

Mouse and Mole plan to make a bird book, but the birds refuse to pose.

Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor (2010)
48 pages· 1,810 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
Best for
A story about patience and problem-solving
3.9/5 Goodreads · 454 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Mouse and Mole, A Winter Wonderland: A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids

Mouse wants a snowy outing; Mole prefers the warmth of bed until a Sno-Mole changes the day.

48 pages
Best for
A cozy first chapter book for winter readers
4.0/5 Goodreads · 364 ratings
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Paperback
Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2002

The Mole Sisters and the Question

The Mole Sisters ask a very large question: what, exactly, are they?

32 pages
Best for
A sturdy first mole book for curious toddlers
3.7/5 Goodreads · 42 ratings
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Paperback
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Mole Picture Books

Funny mysteries, underground homes, friendship troubles, music, and curious small heroes for ages 3–8.

One Dark Night

Ages 4–7 · 2003

Mouse and Mole's moonlit walk reveals an unexpected discovery.

No More Noisy Nights

Ages 5–7 · 2017

Can Jackson find peace amid noisy neighbors and finally sleep soundly?

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$1975

Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole

Ages 6–10 · 2005

Neighbors Mouse and Mole navigate friendship's ups and downs with heartwarming cooperation.

Mrs. Mole, I'm Home!

Ages 3–5 · 2017

A mole loses his glasses and burrows home, but ends up in unexpected places.

Little Mole's Wish

Ages 3–7 · 2017

A lonely mole's snowball friend melts, but hope awaits at home.

Kite Day

Ages 3–6 · 2012

A storm snaps Bear and Mole's kite string, leading to an unexpected rescue.

A Friend for Mole

Ages 2–6 · 2016

Two unlikely friends face their fears together.

A Brand-New Day with Mouse and Mole

Ages 6–9 · 2008

Mole's clothes are full of holes. Can friendship help him embrace change?

Spring is Here

Ages 3–6 · 2011

Mole tries everything to wake Bear for spring's arrival.

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$1799

Over There

Ages 3–5 · 2014

A lonely shrew's quest for more leads to unexpected friendship.

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$1695

Poppy and Sam and the Mole Mystery

Ages 5–8 · 2019

Poppy and Sam search for lost glasses, uncovering hidden treasures along the way.

Silly Tilly and the Easter Bunny

Ages 4–8 · 1987

A forgetful mole nearly misses Easter while searching for her lost items.

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Mole Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Mouse-and-mole adventures, animal mysteries, and humorous underground quests for independent readers ages 6–12.

Quit Buggin' Me!

Ages 6–8 · 2018

A princess, a knight-in-training, and a dragon team up to rescue people from an evil knight.

Death & Sparkles and the Sacred Golden Cupcake

Ages 10–14 · 2023

A unicorn's glowing horn leads to a wild quest with Death and mole men chaos.

Otis & Peanut Forever and Ever
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1895

Otis & Peanut Forever and Ever

Ages 6–8 · 2024

Two friends navigate loss, memory, and the sweetness of life.

Tim Possible & the Secret of the Snake Pit

Ages 7–10 · 2023

Time-traveling friends face Weremoles threatening their city.

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