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Summer Is Here: A Bear and Mole Story

Summer Is Here: A Bear and Mole Story

Review Quotes: With minimal text (which budding readers can attempt), this is a charming tale. Engaging use of sound effects makes the book a good option for read-alouds. Hillenbrand's art...

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Holiday House

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Spiral Binding

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Review Quotes:
With minimal text (which budding readers can attempt), this is a charming tale. Engaging use of sound effects makes the book a good option for read-alouds. Hillenbrand's art often dominates the page with dramatic depictions of movement, while strong shading and textures elevate the images. . . A winsome sporty tale, especially resonant for athletic newbies.
--Kirkus Reviews

Hillenbrand rolls out excellent action ­telling, focusing on each little motion to build up character momentum. . . . A quick read, reminding readers about the power of friendship and resilience.
--School Library Journal

Biographical Note:
Will Hillenbrand has written and illustrated a wide range of picture books for children, including the popular Bear and Mole books and the Mighty Reader series. Spring Is Here won the Please Touch Museum Book Award. What a Treasure!, a Pennsylvania One Book, was written with his spouse Jane Hillenbrand.

Publisher Marketing:
Swish. Swish. Swish... Thwack! Bear and Mole are stepping up to the plate for summer baseball season--but what happens when Mole struggles to hit the ball?

Finally, summer is here! Baseball-loving Mole suits up and hustles to the baseball diamond for a game with his best friend Bear. Mole is ready to play, and he's swinging for the fences! Swish. Swish. Swish. It's a swing and... a miss?

Mole measures, wishes, grits his teeth, and swings--still, it's like he can't even see the plate! But with the gentle support of his friend Bear, lots of patience, and a new pair of glasses, Mole is ready to play all summer long.

Will Hillenbrand's Bear and Mole series is the perfect choice for storytime sharing or reading aloud. Strong verbs, repetitive phrases, and fun-to-read sounds keep young listeners and readers engaged with the story, while the gentle illustrations add detail and quiet humor. This tender yet joyful homage to the endless excitement of summer and meaningful time with friends from an award winning author-illustrator is sure to be a home run with readers.

Don't miss the other Bear and Mole titles, including Spring is Here, Off We Go!, All for a Dime, Kite Day, and First Star!

Review Citations:

  • Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2025 (EAN 9780823457823, Hardcover)
  • School Library Journal 10/01/2025 pg. 36 (EAN 9780823457823, Hardcover)


Author: Hillenbrand, Will
Publisher: Holiday House
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2025-05-13
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship|Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball|Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Seasons
Subjects: Baseball stories|Summer|Vision|Best friends|Friendship|Moles (Animals)|Bears|Baseball|Moles (Mammals)|Picture books
Weight: 0.9 lbs
ISBN: 9780823457823
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780823457823

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