'As far as I am concerned, every home and school should have these wonderful stories of friendship, teamwork and life on their shelves and read them often.' Fallen Star Stories 'I loved these stories, I found them gentle and calm, as well as thoughtful and insightful, making for perfect bedtime sharing.' It's All About Stories 'The magic still holds good in these latest short stories; surprises, warmth and gentle humour abounds and there s that characteristic element of surprise in each episode which brings such delight to readers and listeners alike. James delectably detailed illustrations combined with Joyce's seemingly effortless storytelling offer a perfect snuggle up on a dark evening story share delight.' Red Reading Hub Mouse and Mole's charming, gentle and humorous adventures continue in this new addition to the much loved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently. Contains three stories: A Fresh Start Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can't go without seeing each other, even for a day. Hip-Dip-Dip When Mole is unable to decide which toy boat he likes best, Mouse suggests 'hip-dip-dip' to make a choice. A Bolt from the Blue Mouse and Mole try to avoid a storm by running, crawling and sitting it out until they realise it's impossible to know when a bolt from the blue will strike.