Moles Underground

Weasel is Worried by Ciara Gavin

When Weasel is caught in a storm, he builds a fortress to hide in. But then he meets Mole, who loves to play in the wind and splash in the rain. Can Weasel learn to overcome his fears and find joy, whatever the weather?

La Gran Fiesta de los Olores written by Pato Mena

Spanish language edition

Since moles cannot see very well, but have a very strongly developed sense of smell, Topo Maravilla throws a costume party where his friends disguise themselves with the odors of other animals, but a hungry weasel is there, too.

Little Mole’s Wish written and illustrated by Sang-gŭn Kim

Little Mole has no friends since moving to a new home so he molds a snowball into a bear, wishing that it will come to life.

Morris Mole written by Dan Yaccarino

Food is running short so Morris’s big brothers dig down deeper, but Morris tries digging up instead and discovers a beautiful new place, filled with delicious treats and new friends.

Over There written and illustrated by Steve Pilcher

When Shredder, a little shrew who lives alone, overcomes his worry and sets out to explore what lies beyond the forest, he finds himself in trouble and discovers a new friend.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Mole written by Carolyn Crimi

Mole has a “rock-and-roll soul” and the groupies to prove it, but when his friend Pig organizes a talent show, Mole’s stagefright may prevent him from performing.

The Mole Sisters and the Fairy Ring by Roslyn Schwartz

The mole sisters make the most of each day. Full of fun, imagination, and quiet confidence, these are small creatures with very big hearts. Their unfaltering optimism is contagious, bringing smiles to faces everywhere through the trees. The mole sisters spy a fairy ring and quietly sneak up. Finding the area absent of fairies, the mole sisters begin to play dress up with flowers on their heads, wings, and magic wands. They look just like fairies! A sprinkle of magic fairy dust and a lot of imagination lead to dizzying fun, until it is time to be moles again.

Holey Moley written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert

After digging holes and munching on crawly bugs, a chubby mole settles in her cozy burrow for winter. Includes glossary identifying all of the different worms, caterpillars, moths, and butterflies included in the illustrations.

Naked Mole Rat gets Dressed by Mo Willems

Wilbur, a naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes, is forced to go before the wise community elder, who surprises the other naked mole rats with his pronouncement.

Wordless

Moletown written and illustrated by Torben Kuhlmann

Torben Kuhlmann’s stunningly illustrated, nearly wordless tale offers a fascinating window into an imaginary yet hauntingly familiar world under our feet, where the moles suddenly recognize the precarious balance between progress and preservation. But is it too late?

Nonfiction

Moles by Rachel Poliquin

Funny and fact-filled, Moles is another installment in the Superpower field guides series by author Rachel Poliquin, featuring full-color illustrations by Nicholas John Frith that will engage readers with witty narration and fun visual elements, inspiring readers to dig deep and see the world, both above and below ground, with new eyes.

Mole facts: https://jakesnatureblog.com/2018/04/15/8-fun-mole-facts/

Underground animal activities: https://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/underground-animal-activities.html

Naked Mole Rat Playdough activity: https://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/naked-mole-rat-play-dough-activity/

Count on Counting!

Two Dogs on a Trike by Gabrielle Snyder

When the gate is left open, one dog escapes the yard for an adventure on tricycles, trolleys, and trains. This hilarious story counts up to ten and back down again as more pups join the fun–and one very determined cat goes on the chase!

Smart George written and illustrated by Jules Feiffer

When George’s mother asks him to add one plus one, two plus two, and three plus three, George would rather eat, go for a walk, and take a nap. But soon George finds himself in a colorful dream about . . . numbers!

The Blunders: a counting catastrophe! By Christina Soontornvat

No matter how many times the ten Blunder kids count, they always come up one short…

Over in the Meadow written and illustrated by Jane Cabrera

Over in the meadow on a beautiful day, animals’ moms and their babies have come out to play! From one small turtle to ten twitching rabbits, read along with this spirited counting poem. Can you count all of the colorful critters?

One is a Piñata: a book of numbers written by Roseanne Thong

In rhyming text, Hispanic children count the things, like piñatas and maracas, that can be seen in their neighborhood.

How to Two written and illustrated by David  Soman

A child’s solitary day at the playground turns into a park-wide adventure as he learns how to play with nine new friends

From 1 to 10 written and illustrated Mies van Hout

From 1 to 10 is a counting book for young children featuring illustrations of animals with countable traits, for example the arms of an octopus or the whiskers of a cat.

One Shoe Two Shoes written by Caryl Hart

Introduces colors and the numbers one to ten as increasing numbers of mice explore a wide variety of shoes.

Count objects from nature: https://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2013/04/counting-and-grouping-with-sticks.html

Ice cream numbers: : https://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2013/01/ice-cream-number-learning-activity.html

Counting cookies: https://kidscraftroom.com/simple-salt-dough-recipe-counting-cookies/

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Animal Behavior

Howl Like a Wolf! By Kathleen Yale

Offers information about the behavior and special characteristics of fifteen different animals, as well as creative games and activities that allow young readers to copy the movements, sounds, and behaviors of each animal.

Humanimal: Incredible Ways Animals are Just Like Us! By Christopher Lloyd

Humanimal explores the interconnections of the human and natural worlds in ways you never before imagined… Inside you will discover how slime molds learn how to navigate through a maze; how rats are ticklish and how it makes them laugh out loud; how elephants have funerals for their lost loved ones; how bees vote in elections to decide where to locate their nests; how crows use cars to crack nuts and a whole lot more!

Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas written and illustrated by Aaron Blabey

Told in rhyming text, Brian tries to get his fellow piranhas to try his fruit and vegetable platter, but they all prefer meat–like those human feet dangling in the water.

The Home Builders by Varsha Bajaj

Welcome to a serene woodland where lots of expectant animal parents are in their “nesting” phase-that is, busy preparing safe, cozy homes for their growing families. As they dig, tunnel, gnaw, and gather, they create dens, burrows, lodges, and, of course, nests.

Beware of the Crocodile by Martin Jenkins

All is quiet on the water. Then, in a flash, there’s a sudden lunge and a tremendous splash. And then? Oh dear. There’s a lot of twirling and thrashing: a hungry crocodile has found something to eat. But crocodiles also love to nap on warm sandbanks and cool off in calm waters. And they’re very gentle with their babies. There’s a lot to learn about crocodiles in this captivating look at one of the world’s deadliest and toothiest animals.

How do you Take a Bath? By Kate McMullan

A whimsical rhyming picture book reveals the way familiar animals, from elephants and pigs to monkeys and hippos, take baths, and how human children do not take baths by sinking in mud, thrashing about in dust or licking themselves clean.

Meet My Family!: Animal Babies and Their Families by Laura Purdie Salas

Learn about wolf pups, baby orangutans, and many other baby animals in this sweet picture book featuring rhyming verse and informational text!

Little Whale by Jo Weaver

Little Whale is nervous about leaving the shallows of the warm, southern sea but Gray Whale gently guides her new baby as they migrate to the cool, rich waters of the north.

Comparing animal habitat activity: https://www.kcedventures.com/blog/arctic-animals-forest-animals-comparing-animal-habitats

3 habitat sensory bins: https://www.mamashappyhive.com/diy-montessori-inspired-sensory-habitats/

Animal activity cards: https://dreamteamtherapy.com/free-animal-walk-cards/

Moon Science

 Margot and the Moon Landing by A. C. Fitzpatrick

A universal story about speaking, listening and being heard. Margot loves space. Astronauts, the stars, and especially the moon landing. So she can’t understand why all of her attempts to communicate her passion fall on disinterested ears. Her mom is patient but distracted; her classmates would rather play kickball; and her teacher just wants her to focus and pay attention in class. Even so, Margot wishes she never had to talk about anything but space ever again.

The Moon Keeper by Zosienka

Emile has a new job as moon keeper. He spends his evenings making sure the moon has everything it needs to shine its light over the night creatures. Night after night he keeps watch over the moon–clearing away the clouds and telling the fruit bats to move along when they play too close. Emile finds the moon nice to talk to in the stillness of the night. But what happens when the moon starts to change and slowly disappears?

The Girl Who Spoke to the Moon: a Story about Friendship and Loving our Earth by Land Wilson

Little Sofia befriends the Moon and sets off on a dreamy adventure to visit her friend. She sees our planet from the Moon’s point of view and is inspired to do whatever she can to protect our Earth. When she wakes, Sofia encourages others to do the same.

Love, Sophia on the Moon by Anica Mrose Rissi

When life on Earth becomes unfair, Sophia tells her mother through a series of letters that she is moving to the Moon.

A Kite for Moon by Jane Yolen

A young boy, seeing that Moon is lonely, sends up a kite to cheer her then, after growing up and learning many things, he becomes the first human to visit her. Dedicated to Neil Armstrong and written in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the first U.S. moon landing.

Small World by Ishta Mercurio

First, Nanda’s entire world is the circle of her mother’s arms but as she grows, she sees the wonder of whirligigs, fractals in the snow, and even the circle of the Earth, itself.

Papa Put a Man on the Moon by Kristy Dempsey

Marthanne’s whole community is excited about the moon landing, and Marthanne is especially proud because her father helped create the fabric for the astronauts’ spacesuits.

Moon’s First Friend: One Giant Leap for Friendship by Susanna Leonard Hill

High up in the sky, the Moon has spent her whole life watching the happenings of Earth below, from dinosaurs roaming to planes taking flight, hoping for a visitor, until one day in 1969 when a spaceship soars from Earth. Includes Earth timeline and a history of space exploration.

Wordless book

Field Trip to the Moon written and illustrated by John Hare

Get ready for blast-off on an adventure to the moon! With stunning original artwork by creator and illustrator John Hare, Field Trip to the Moon is a wonderfully witty visual story about exploration, creativity and making friends in the most unlikely places. It’s not every day you find yourself on a field trip to the moon, let alone stranded in outer space! But for one student that’s exactly what happens when her curiosity separates her from the rest of her class.

Nonfiction

Go for the moon: a rocket, a boy, and the first moon landing written and illustrated by Chris Gall

Released in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this nonfiction picture book offers a step-by-step explanation of how the Apollo 11 spacecraft worked, as told by a young enthusiast. Includes glossary.

When We Walked on the Moon by David Long

Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary since humans walked on the moon, this fully-illustrated book tells the story of the Apollo Missions, detailing what happened and what we learnt.

Glow in the Dark Moon Phases Mobile:  https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/glow-in-the-dark-moon-phases-mobile/

Erupting Moon Rocks: http://www.learnplayimagine.com/2014/06/erupting-moon-rocks.html

Moon Crater Gross Motor Activity: https://www.pre-kpages.com/moon-crater-gross-motor-activity/