Jellycat Muswell Mole and the Buried Treasure Lift-the-Flap Book

Moles are dedicated diggers — and in this Jellycat lift-the-flap book, that instinct lands Muswell Mole in a very relatable moral pickle. He unearths the most beautiful golden acorn he has ever seen, and in a moment of pure, understandable weakness, decides he's keeping it. What unfolds is a gently funny story about honesty and kindness, told through sturdy flaps that little hands can lift again and again to reveal what's hidden beneath. It's the kind of picture book that earns its place on the shelf because it actually starts a conversation — not just a bedtime routine.

Written and illustrated in the warmly offbeat style Jellycat brings to everything it makes, Muswell Mole and the Buried Treasure is pitched perfectly at preschoolers who are just beginning to wrestle with the difference between "I found it" and "it's mine." The flap-reveal format keeps young readers actively involved rather than just listening, and the storyline is funny enough that grown-ups won't be dreading the third read-through.

• Lift-the-flap interactive format — hidden reveals beneath flaps on multiple pages encourage participation and repeat reading
• Theme of honesty and kindness woven naturally into the story, making it useful for parents navigating early conversations about fairness and sharing
• Quirky, character-driven narrative centered on Muswell Mole — an original Jellycat character with a relatable moral dilemma
• Illustrated in Jellycat's signature whimsical, warm style — soft colors and expressive characters that appeal to toddlers and preschoolers
• Board-book-style construction with sturdy flaps designed to hold up to enthusiastic little fingers
• Sized and paced for the preschool read-aloud sweet spot — short enough to hold attention, rich enough to prompt questions
• Works as a standalone gift or as a companion to Jellycat plush toys for a coordinated gift set

Care & cleaning: Keep this Jellycat picture book in good shape by storing it flat or upright on a shelf away from moisture and direct sunlight, which can fade the illustrations over time. If the cover or pages pick up sticky fingerprints — an occupational hazard for any well-loved children's book — wipe gently with a barely damp cloth and allow to air dry completely before closing. Avoid submerging or machine washing. The Jellycat Muswell Mole and the Buried Treasure lift-the-flap book is a paper product and should be treated accordingly: a little care goes a long way toward keeping the flaps intact and the pages bright for the hundredth bedtime reading.