by Nancy Parkhill (Author), Melanie Mitchell (Illustrator)

Max Mole lives in the Wee Woods with his mother, father and grandmole. Max is not always the nicest friend to Sheldon, Fiona and Chester, and he doesn't realize how his words can hurt others. One day, Milton Mole, Max's slightly older cousin, comes to visit. Max learns firsthand the effect that words can have on our feelings. Will he figure out how to be a better friend?