Moldy Warp the Mole

Tales of the Little Grey Rabbit #11

by Alison Uttley

Moldy Warp the Mole (Little Grey Rabbit Library)

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

48 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1940

About the author

Alison Uttley (17 December 1884 – 7 May 1976), née Alice Jane Taylor, was a prolific British writer of over 100 books. She is now best known for her children's series about Little Grey Rabbit, and Sam Pig.

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Reviews

[Illiterate · Rating 1 out of 5]

People over possessions. A bit too trite.

[Astrid · Rating 4 out of 5]

In addition to being a charming volume in size, format, and illustrations, this is a clever story. Mole has a treasure, but it is but a piece of a larger work, which he sets out to find. Along the way, he is joined by many other woodland acquaintances. He finds the answer to his puzzle alone, but shares his rewards with everyone who had come along the journey. In turn, they inadvertently scattered the shares, with the implication that yet others would find treasures.
I view this as an illustration of how society works.

[Tania · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mouldy Warp has found a square stone with an eye painted on it, so he decides to go back to the field he found it in to go treasure-hunting. Along the way, he meets several friends including Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare and Fuzzy-Peg the hedgehog.

I used to love these books as a child, as much for the delightful illustrations by Margaret Tempest, as for the stories themselves.

[Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

treasure hunting that turns up not just treasure but a friend. Also investigates the idea that people can be scatterbrained about gifts, but forgiveness oils the movement of society

[Catherine Mason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another charming tale of small animal folk by Alison Uttley with the equally enchanting illustrations by Margaret Tempest.

[Victoria Sigsworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have read all of these years ago . I was in a second hand bookshop on holiday when I saw it and it was in almost pristine condition so had to buy it. It was this edition seen in the picture.
My childhood was cosily brought back to me on reading it. The stories are always lovely simple ideas and transport the reader into the life of the animals. The story is brought to life by the beautiful illustrations by Margaret Tempest. If you have never read any of these or are looking for something a little different for any children or grandchildren I recommend this.

[Marie-Clare · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very sweet, country-side tale.

[Jenna Mills · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet books

[LobsterQuadrille · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Philip · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very nicely written, tender story, one that I think would be better if it was bolder and more individual, rather than borrowing so many elements from Beatrix Potter's series and The Wind in the Willows. Very poor illustrations in this edition, I feel they hampered the story telling a bit. But a nice quick read.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

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