One Mole Digging a Hole
by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Nick Sharratt
Interest age: 2 to 5
Reading age: 5+
Published by Macmillan Children's Books, 2015
About this book
In this vibrant counting book, one mole digging a hole is soon joined by a troupe of gardening friends, including nine doves in gardening gloves and ten bees pruning trees.
With its vivacious colour palette and funny rhymes, this book is sure to capture your child's attention time and time again - perfect for sharing together during long summer days.
So grab your wellies and join in the garden party… and when you've finished counting join everyone enjoying the sun!
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