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Mole in a Black and White Hole Hardcover – Illustrated, March 2, 2021

by Tereza Sediva (Author)
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An imaginative, charming tale about searching for beauty and light in the world around us.

When Mole looks around his underground home, all he sees is the black- and-white world of his cold, dark hole. Mole digs and digs, dreaming of finding something colorful at the end of one of his tunnels, but day after day, he is disappointed. One day, as Mole continues to search, he finds a pink radish poking through the top of his tunnel like a chandelier. Delighted with the knowledge that the world isn’t just black and white, he starts to talk to his chandelier about the world above. He learns that the world is full of colors! As Mole listens to his chandelier describe life aboveground, he imagines bright clothes, red roofs, vibrant green trees, pastel flowers, and the blush of the sun as it sinks through the sky.

The next morning, Mole wakes to find his chandelier is gone, leaving a hole in its place. He is so upset at first that it takes him a moment to realize how bright his home has become. Searching for his chandelier, he crawls out of his black-and-white hole into the world above and discovers a place more colorful than he ever dreamed possible.

Packed with vivid colors and striking illustrations, Mole in a Black-and-White Hole tells a charming tale about what awaits us when we seek out the light in the darkness.

Illustrated in color throughout
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    11.8 x 0.5 x 7.6 inches
  6. Publisher
    Thames & Hudson
  7. Publication date
    March 2, 2021
  8. ISBN-10
    0500652058
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0500652053
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"Odd and oddly affecting, Mole’s story catches the eye and captures the heart."
― Kirkus Reviews

"The moral of this modern fable? Don't be afraid to venture out and explore all of the world's beauty."
― Lolly Gepson, Booklist

"Distinguishes itself with its bravura art... Mole in a Black & White Hole succeeds as both a parable and an art object... Nearly every page is a stunner... [A] radiant picture book."
― Shelf Awareness

"Mole in a Black & White Hole teaches us that if we can get out of our comfort zone we might be surprised at the wonders around us. A nice book with a great lesson."
― Lisa Gammon Olson, New York Journal of Books

"A beautiful, cleverly-designed tale of faith, trust, and friendship... Top-notch design."
― Let's Talk Picture Books

About the Author

Tereza Sediva is a Czech illustrator living in Prague, with an MA in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She is the cofounder, with Momoko Kudo, of Moles in Holes, producing illustrated stationery, toys, and accessories for the home. Mole in a Black-and-White Hole is her first book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; Illustrated edition (March 2, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0500652058
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500652053
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.8 x 0.5 x 7.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story with great insights for kids
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022
Mole lives in his hole with his best friend, Chandelier – a radish growing above him. Chandelier is the only color in his black and white world, but he tells Mole all about the things he sees around him. Colorful things like flowers, birds, and sunshine. He encourages Mole to come out to see them, but Mole is content in his black and white hole.

One day Chandelier is picked, leaving a hole in the ground. Mole finally gets the courage to leave, and explores the world around him. He enjoys seeing the beautiful colors, and brings some of the items he sees back to his hole. Now he can see color in the hole as well as above it.

Mole in a Black & White Hole is full of insights into the human experience that children will be able to discuss and explore. It tackles the concepts of safety, courage, black and white thinking, and friendship, while also telling a charming tale. I highly recommend this cute story for kids.

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michael paul grochala
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
Great story! 6 year old especially liked the pictures, 9 year old says “ It was a cute Fiction
book with a great ending”
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walshk
4.0 out of 5 stars 3 pages in Spanish?
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
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Are there supposed to be 3 pages in Spanish? The rest are in English.
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Amazonia Man
4.0 out of 5 stars mixed reaction in this house
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021
Mole in a Black and White Hole is the story of a mole who lives underground, delights in the stories of color told by a turnip hanging from his ceiling, and wishes to see the outside world.

Mole in a Black and White Hole had a mixed reception in our house. T "definitely want[ed] to read it." Afterward, he said, "I like Mole. He's nice. But I wonder why his chandelier is gone." After we looked back, he was able to answer his own question about the turnip chandelier: "Oh. It got harvested." T enjoyed the story. I enjoyed the art. The premise for me, however, was problematic. Ostensibly, Mole is dissatisfied with his fully furnished hole because he never leaves the monochrome habitation. I cannot help but wonder how he furnished the hole (television and all) without ever having left it, and why he wants color so much. He is neither a Richard Scarry-type animal living a human life, nor a sentient wild creature. He is in some nebulous intersection of having human traits and technology and lacking knowledge. Also, the talking turnip is harvested to be eaten. This type of anthropomorphism isn't my cup of tea. The bright, easy-to-read picture book was T's cup of tea.

Note: A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
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