The characters

Talpa

A friend among the roots

Talpa is one of the woodland friends. Her long snout and pink nose make her easy to recognise among the other characters.

Talpa the mole, with her long snout and pink nose, waves a pinkish paw

How to recognise Talpa

A friend among the roots

  • Part of the group

    She appears alongside the other woodland animals.

  • Recognisable

    She has a dark coat, a long snout and pinkish paws.

  • A touch of rhythm

    At Bruno’s celebration, she joins in by playing the drum.

Between the pages

A woodland celebration

At the celebration that closes Bruno’s adventure, Talpa plays the drum and Upa answers with her song.

A question to share

What sound would you bring to a woodland celebration?

A starting point for adults reading with children: listen to their answer and leave room for more questions.

The other friends

Next friend: Svelta

Meet Svelta