The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit [Hardcover]

Werner Holzwarth (Author), Wolf Erlbruch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007 | Grade Level: P and up

The long-running gross-out bestseller!

Since its first publication in 1993, this book has charmed readers young and old with its unconditionally candid tale that raises bathroom humor to new heights. Splendidly straightforward and comic, it is at first unbelievable and then irresistible.

When Little Mole looks out of his hole one morning—PLOP!—something lands on his head. Whodunit? Now a new generation of readers will enjoy this one-of-a-kind, stinky, and delightful story for the first time.

Editorial Reviews

Language Notes

Text: English
Original Language: German --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Werner Holzwarth has worked in advertising and as a creative director in Germany, and as a journalist in Bolivia.

Wolf Erlbruch began working as an illustrator of children’s books in 1974. A professor at the University of Düsseldorf, he teaches illustration and design.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081091641X
• ISBN-13: 978-0810916418
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 11.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't pooh pooh this one!, May 1, 2000

By 

saliero (NSW Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit (Hardcover)

This is a terrifically funny book. Kids love it. In Australia it is called 'The Story of the Little Mole who knew it was None of his Business'

Enlightening as to the different kinds of poop animals expel.

Made absolutely captivating by 6 year old observing a cow plopping a good big pat (as it is known in these parts - pancake in the book!) as we drove throught the country last week.

Not at all turdgid, this one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone who saw this book asked where they could find it!, February 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit (Hardcover)

This is a very funny book. It never once uses any "base" scatological descriptions. Yet everyone understands what the "whodunit" is. The book is not just very amusing, but also educational - the illustrations are entertaining, without being gross or graphic.

Everyone I know who has a child, has asked me where they can find this book. It is tasteful, and deals with an aspect of life that most youngs ones are MOST interested in.

The only criticism is that it seems to be printed on slightly flimsy paper, otherwise...

Our family and friends abslutely adore this book!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of the Little Mole Who Went In Search of Whodunit, September 29, 2000

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Carol Sheldon (Woodstock, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit (Hardcover)

My sister sent this book to me several Christmases ago and it has become a tradition for Christmas reading at our family get together even though it has nothing to do with Christmas. It is wonderfully illustrated and the "reading" takes on a life of its own in shared entertainment value. It is a great book to read aloud to a group and appeals to all ages. It is so funny. I loved it.