Ok, I am searching for a children’s book from the 1970s- early 80s?

Posted on February 14, 2010 by admin

The main character was a mole named "Moochie" I believe. He lived in a mole-hole that was very messy. He had a girl friend who would visit and complain of his messes. The book was hand illustrated. Can anyone help me? The book reminds me of "Oscar Otter" by Nathaniel Benchley (author), Arnold Lobel (illustrator). I think that Moochie might have been part of the "Read Me First" series–though I may be wrong.

Thanks!

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Mooch the Messy Meets Prudence the Neat by Marjorie Weinman Sharman
A very messy rat worries about his friendship with his extremely neat new neighbor.

(there are other Mooch the Messy books; see the Amazon link below)

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One Response to Ok, I am searching for a children’s book from the 1970s- early 80s?

  1. davches says:
    February 14, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Mooch the Messy Meets Prudence the Neat by Marjorie Weinman Sharman
    A very messy rat worries about his friendship with his extremely neat new neighbor.

    (there are other Mooch the Messy books; see the Amazon link below)
    References :
    http://www.amazon.com/Mooch-Messy-Meets-Prudence-Break/dp/0698307038/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260221967&sr=1-2