Mo Willems and the Naked Mole Rats

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Now this is a book I can really get behind. Mo Willems has such a way with children’s literature and his latest book is no different. Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed is a delight to read for both parents and kids.

Wilbur, a Naked Mole Rat, is unlike the rest of his colony in that he likes to wear clothes. See, being naked mole rats they typically don’t wear clothes and Wilbur gets plenty of flak for being different. His friends consult Grand-pah, “the oldest, greatest, and most naked naked mole rat ever” to see what he has to say about Wilbur’s peculiar predilection.

When asked why Wilbur chooses clothes by Grand-pah, Wilbur simply asks, “why not?” This gives Grand-pah pause and he has to go away to think. Well, Grand-pah jumps on board with Wilbur and echoes the sentiment, why not indeed. A party ensues where moles rats in varying states of dress have a good ol’ time. Ahh, the wisdom of tolerance.

We have all the pigeons books in our house and this is a great addition – especially if you like quirky animals who do quirky things but seem to enjoy the hell out of it!