The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit
By Werner Holzwarth
The Story
When something lands PLOP on his head one morning, a little mole sets off to question his neighbors one by one, determined to find out exactly whodunit.
Why It's Special
For the kid who thinks bathroom jokes are the height of comedy, this is the book that finally takes their side.
- Big idea: Even the smallest, stinkiest injustice deserves a proper investigation — and a satisfying comeback.
- Vibes: Gleefully gross, deadpan, and completely unbothered by good manners.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy bathroom humor and gross-out jokes
- like to guess who's responsible in a mystery
- are working on asking questions to solve a problem
- love a story that isn't afraid to be silly
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: How did Little Mole go about asking each neighbor whodunit?
- Imagination: If something landed on your head, who would you ask first?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Little Mole felt when the mystery mess landed on him?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to figure out who made a mess — how did you find out?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the flies were able to help Little Mole in the end?
