Mole lived
a solitary life; by day he dug tunnels in the earth and in the evening he ate
his supper in front of the TV. He was not unhappy but he felt something was
missing. Hearing a man play the violin beautifully on TV one evening, Mole sent
away for his own. Thrilled when the violin arrived, he began practicing right away –
and continued to practice every single day. Finally he could play a simple
song, and as the years went by he got better and better and happier and
happier. He hummed as he dug tunnels during the day and wondered at night what
it would be like to play his violin for an audience. “He even imagined that his
music could reach into people’s hearts and melt away their anger and sadness.”
Unbeknownst to Mole, his underground music does reach above to birds, farmers,
presidents and queens. Even fighting armies come together on good terms
hearing the strains of his lovely music. In Mole
Music, author and illustrator David McPhail has created a magical story; on
every page readers see both Mole in his subterranean existence and the world
above as his music brings joy far and wide. What a testament to the value of
following one’s passion and the power of music. For ages 4-8 and all who
appreciate the presence of the arts in our lives.
