Rocketmole: Mission to the Moon

Rocketmole introduces Armstrong, a determined star-nosed mole who defies his underground-loving friends to pursue his dream of space travel. He successfully builds a rocket and journeys to the moon, experiencing the thrill of being the first mole in space. However, the quiet solitude of the moon makes him miss his cautious friends, leading him to a heartwarming realization about the importance of companionship. This book is perfect for sparking conversations about ambition, bravery, the value of friendship, and finding balance between personal dreams and connection with others. It's a charming read for children aged 4-8, offering both adventure and emotional depth.

A brave and bold new picture book by Matt Carr, perfectly timed for the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Meet the mole on a mission! Armstrong the star-nosed mole doesn't dig living underground. His friends think building a rocket to go to the moon, alone, is an astronomically bad idea, but Armstrong is determined to boldly go where no mole has gone before. On the moon, Armstrong bounces around in his space suit, but soon starts to miss his cautious mole mates. How can a mole with big dreams have it all: adventure AND friendship?