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Summer Is Here
A Bear and Mole Story
2025
First Published
3.56
Average Rating
30
Number of Pages

Part of Series

Swish. Swish. Swish… Thwack! Bear and Mole are stepping up to the plate for summer baseball season—but what happens when Mole struggles to hit the ball? Now in board book! Finally, summer is here! Baseball-loving Mole suits up and hustles to the baseball diamond for a game with his best friend Bear. Mole is ready to play, and he’s swinging for the fences! Swish. Swish. Swish. It’s a swing and… a miss? Mole measures, wishes, grits his teeth, and swings—still, it’s like he can’t even see the plate! But with the gentle support of his friend Bear, lots of patience, and a new pair of glasses, Mole is ready to play all summer long. Full of simple sound-words and lots of repetition, Spring is Here is ideal to share with toddlers. This new board book format is small and durable, perfect for the adventurous toddler who loves playing ball.

Avg Rating
3.56
Number of Ratings
59
5 STARS
17%
4 STARS
25%
3 STARS
54%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
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Author

Will Hillenbrand
Will Hillenbrand
Author · 22 books
Will Hillenbrand is an American children's book author and illustrator who has worked on over seventy books for young people. Raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was influenced by the stories he heard in his father's barbershop growing up. After taking a class in picture-book art while in art school, he decided to pursue a career in children's literature, combining his love of storytelling with his love of illustration. He lives in Terrace Park, Ohio with his wife, Jane, and their son, Ian.
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