"Crimi's lively, read-aloud-friendly text has a contemporary, lighthearted flair while Munsinger's typically expressive animal characters will delight children." -- Booklist "When a friend's in need, sometimes it does come down to 'Just do it,' as one little mole learns. That's the big-hearted, selfless message in Crimi's tale of Mole, the budding rock star. [Munsinger's] illustrations show their usual bonhomie, but they are also warm as a nest, somewhere to soothe worries away. It may not be, as Mole says at the end, 'pure platinum,' but it's not too far off." -- Kirkus "Readers will finish the book ready to put their hands in the air--and then give the entire cast a big hug." -- Publishers Weekly "Children will identify with Mole's anxiety and cheer for his rockin' success." -- School Library Journal "It's not often you find a book that will satisfy both young Guitar Hero fans with dreams of stardom and lovers of adorable animals who wear clothes--this one just might.

" -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A charming and funny story of loyalty, friendship and facing your fears, Rock 'n' role Mole delivers in every regard." -- Orland Press Register.