"BUMP!
"Got you!" Molly says with a laugh,
and off she whizzes again.
Now Dexter is all dizzy,
and he can't seem to catch
either of his friends."
This is the third in a series of books about three exceptional friends: Molly the hare, Dexter the fox, and Olive the owl. They live in an oak tree at the edge of a meadow, and spend most days together. Dexter loves to chase his friends and always wants the others to play.
Before Olive has a chance to think about a new game, Dexter has touched her wing while telling her she is it. Molly is keen, and heads off at a clip. Too soon, Olive swoops down and tags Molly. It causes them all to giggle with glee. Now, Dexter is off. When Molly gets too close, he veers out of her way and heads away in another direction. He's quite sure he can't be caught.
Molly is super quick and is soon chasing Dexter around and around a tree ... until BUMP! She runs right into him, and races off with a chuckle. It's impossible for Dexter to catch either of his friends, leaving Dexter tuckered out and wondering what he can do to finish the game as a winner. He disappears to the consternation of both Molly and Olive. Should they be worried about him? Is he sad that he is losing? When Dexter jumps out of his hiding place to tag both of his friends, they compliment him on his wise ways. Dexter is proud, but willing to admit that he thinks they are all winners. Isn't that the truth?
The setting for this friendship story is beautifully rendered in mixed media to show the fields and stonework that are part of their meadow playground. Full of cozy warmth and the comfort of good friends ensures it is a book that will be read again and again.
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