Monti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville (Monti and Leo series)

Monti the Mole has an established routine in Pocketville until Leo the Lizard arrives in town. The newcomer’s presence unsettles the small community, which is used to its own ways. Monti and Leo become friends, showing that being new or different need not lead to loneliness. Their growing friendship also raises the question of whether the rest of Pocketville will welcome Leo. The book uses a graphic format with playful, expressive illustrations.