Little Mole is a Whirlwind

Anna Llenas (Author, Illustrator) Anna Llenas was born in Barcelona. She graduated in Advertising and Public Relations at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, with a diploma in Graphic Design by The Escola de la Llotya and has a postgraduate degree in Creative Illustration from the Escola Eina. She has developed graphic projects for clients as diverse as La Vanguardia (the Spanish daily newspaper), Nestl é and the Government of Catalonia. She has collaborated with other authors as an illustrator. this picture book is her first as both author and illustrator.

When Little Mole wakes up, he bounds, he bounces and he bellows! Will he sit down long enough to get through his school work? Most children are a bundle of energy, but some have more than others and this enchanting picture book helps youngsters to understand that being hyperactive doesn't always produce 'negative' results. Anna Llenas, a talented author, illustrator and paper engineer, sets her own busy mind to this decidedly positive and uplifting story about a little mole who gets a helping hand to keep his mind - and his energy - on track. Little Mole can't stand still. He messes about, he gets distracted, he loses things and he breaks things... in fact, he never stops from the moment he wakes up! People say that he is rude, impatient, restless, useless, naughty, tiring and hyperactive. His parents are worried, his teacher is desperate and with his end-of-term school project coming up, it looks like Little Mole is going to need some help. So who better than Serena, the forest bunny who offers 'creative learning for wonderful children'? And can she keep busy, buzzing Little Mole on track? Llenas' distinctive and visually exciting collage-effect illustrations provide a simple, fun but highly effective and accessible exploration of what it means to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). With its important messages about tolerance, understanding and getting the right help, this is both an enchanting story and a valuable teaching tool.