Mouse, Mole, and the Falling Star
A. H. Benjamin, John Bendall-Brunello
Hardcover
(Dutton Juvenile, July 8, 2002)
Mouse and Mole are the best of friends-until the evening they spot a falling star. "It's my star! I saw it first," says Mole. "No, I saw it first!" shouts Mouse. The quarrel tears them apart, but as time passes, they miss each other more and more. One fall day Mole spots a vibrant yellow leaf. He thinks it's the fallen star and decides to return it to its rightful owner, Mouse. Meanwhile, Mouse sees the same leaf and suspects that Mole has lost his star. With gentle humor and charming illustrations, this sweet story carries messages about friendship and the appreciation of nature.