Little Mole's Wish
​​by Sang-Keun Kim

Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2019
Indie Next List Top 10 Pick

Little Mole is new in town, and he's lonely. On his way home from school on a winter day, he rolls a snowball all the way to the bus stop. He tells it his problems and grows very attached. But when Little Mole tries to take the snowball home with him on the bus, the driver refuses and leaves without them. So Little Mole comes up with a plan: mold the snowball into a bear. Surely that will do the trick? After much effort, he finally convinces a bus driver to pick them up. The bus is warm and cozy, and Little Mole falls asleep. But we all know what happens to snowballs when they get warm. . . . Luckily, Grandma is waiting at home, and she finds a way to return her grandson's new friend to him. With a classic, timeless feel and stunning illustrations, this heartwarming story of friendship and love is full of mood, atmosphere, and poignancy.

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Reviews

"Stillness, tenderness, and hope are the essence of this quiet gem."
​--Kirkus, Starred Review

"Little Mole's simple faith in his new friend makes him a beguiling character, and his snow-covered world is a warm and cozy place."
​—Publishers Weekly

"Little Mole's kindness in waiting all day for the buses he's only willing to take with his newfound friend is universally charming."
—Bulletin

"The colored pencil, pen, and pastel artwork is soft with large white expanses of snow. Little Mole should appeal to readers who like Frank Asch's "Bear" stories—the characters share the same innocence and sense of wonder."
—School Library Journal