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Mole Had Everything
by
Jamison Odone (Goodreads Author)
Mole is happy and fulfilled by his simple life and limited possessions ("one bed, one pillow, one shelf for books, one cup for tea") till a friend "who has everything" persuades him that he doesn't have nearly enough. And so he sets out on a journey of acquisition, tunneling under and popping up in swamps and forests, in caves, junkyards, and underwater, and always managin...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
May 8th 2012
by Blue Apple Books
(first published April 24th 2012)
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File this under Books with a Message. Mole is perfectly happy with what he has until his friend Emerson points out that he has only a single teacup. Mole sets out to search for "everything," crawling here and there and collecting wonderful new things. When he returns home, he finds that he has to spend all his time "moving this, dusting that, winding, fixing, and arranging" instead of what he truly he enjoys. So Mole gives his things away and enjoys his new Zen-like existence.
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Mole goes on a journey to acquire things. Once he succeeds, he finds that his life is uncomfortably full of things, most of which are not essential to healthy/happy living so he decides to have a yard sale and marks everything free. The sale rids his life and home of stuff and Mole regains the happiness of simplicity.
This book struck me as odd, though I suppose I would recommend it to the right reader. I think back on it as a hoarding story with a happy ending. The artwork was a little better t...more
This book struck me as odd, though I suppose I would recommend it to the right reader. I think back on it as a hoarding story with a happy ending. The artwork was a little better t...more
Mole has everything he needs--until a possession-hoarding friend convinces him that he needs, well, everything. Like so many of us, Mole is then caught up in the chase to amass things--whether useful or not. He discovers that his ever-more crowded dwelling feels more than a little empty of meaning.
This book is a reminder to both children and adults that we all must take a step back and think about what we want, and why. It's a message I myself could use, as I do find myself feeling jealous of ot...more
This book is a reminder to both children and adults that we all must take a step back and think about what we want, and why. It's a message I myself could use, as I do find myself feeling jealous of ot...more
Age: K-2nd grade
A lovely contribution to children's literature for the topic it discusses: hoarding material objects. For some reason, though, it didn't garner my instant admiration. The storyline is great and well developed, but the writing style was a bit boring. Perhaps, also, the artwork doesn't make the excessive objects look gaudy enough. I believe the artwork is influenced by the 1970s and uses duller hues with lots of contrasting colors.
Librarians beware: There is a lift-a-flap that span...more
A lovely contribution to children's literature for the topic it discusses: hoarding material objects. For some reason, though, it didn't garner my instant admiration. The storyline is great and well developed, but the writing style was a bit boring. Perhaps, also, the artwork doesn't make the excessive objects look gaudy enough. I believe the artwork is influenced by the 1970s and uses duller hues with lots of contrasting colors.
Librarians beware: There is a lift-a-flap that span...more
The only thing I didn’t like was spooking the birds, which appeared more than once.
This is a charming book. I came to it grudgingly because I could tell it would be a message book, (probably Zen-like in which case I thought I’d rather be reading a Jon Muth picture book.
I was won over immediately when I read the book’s dedication, to the author-illustrator’s son: “for oliver – always question everything. love papa.”
Mole is adorable and the illustrations, including one large fold out one, are wond...more
This is a charming book. I came to it grudgingly because I could tell it would be a message book, (probably Zen-like in which case I thought I’d rather be reading a Jon Muth picture book.
I was won over immediately when I read the book’s dedication, to the author-illustrator’s son: “for oliver – always question everything. love papa.”
Mole is adorable and the illustrations, including one large fold out one, are wond...more
From the moment you understand what the book is about, you know what the "message" will be. But it was still fun to read and look at the pictures. And I loved Mole. Just the perfect character. :)
Really, every adult should read this one! Kids, too but adults should probably take this idea of stuff being more work than it's worth, to heart. A nice, warm and cozy book about the simple life.
A sweet little story about living simply sends a thoughtful message/reminder about enjoying what we already have, and not letting our things take over our lives.
This book has a great message about being content with what you have and how having too much stuff can actually add stress rather than enjoyment to life. :)
3.5 stars. Nice story about what is important. Love the ending with two teacups. Perfect story for a tea party.
Appreciate what you've got... beautiful book.
I liked the message in this one.
Freaking adorable.
Pretty message-y, but I did like all the things on a string.
Apr 10, 2013
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I am an author of children's books and graphic novels. What a funny thing to say--I still feel like a kid just scraping around this planet trying to figure everything out. Perhaps that feeling is what keeps me curious enough to write, to draw, to hopefully entertain.
For me, creation is a daily struggle. It has never come easy but I will never stop trying. So long as there is oil in my lamp and ink...more
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For me, creation is a daily struggle. It has never come easy but I will never stop trying. So long as there is oil in my lamp and ink...more
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