  | Summer is here (Bear And Mole) Author: Hillenbrand, Will | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Mole struggles to hit the ball during summer baseball season, but with Bear's support and a new pair of glasses, he finds the confidence to enjoy the game and the joys of summer with his best friend.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/01/25)
School Library Journal (10/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 PreS-Gr 2—To Mole, summer means exactly one thing: baseball. The warmer days means he can finally start flexing some athletic abilities. This story takes the reader through Mole's first time at bat. Hillenbrand rolls out excellent action telling, focusing on each little motion to build up character momentum. It also uses actual mole traits (blindness) to drive forward Mole's major conflict (not hitting the ball). Even though Mole can't land a hit, Bear is always encouraging, and the story highlights that main guardians can't always have the answers. That's why it's good to have a caring network to offer outside assistance, like the helpful canine umpire. Without his glasses, Mole couldn't have achieved even the slight forward steps made by the end of the book. VERDICT A quick read, reminding readers about the power of friendship and resilience. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
