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Mud!

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Mud! by Annie Bailey is a delightful children's book that celebrates the joyful exuberance of playing in the mud. As kids splash, squish, and whirl through the mucky fun, the story captures the simple excitement and creativity found in outdoor play. It's a charming read that encourages little ones to embrace the messy, imaginative adventures that nature offers.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy lively, rhythmic tales that capture the joy of simple pleasures through playful text and illustrations. It is perfect for young readers who love to explore and embrace the messiness of nature, encouraging an appreciation for outdoor adventure and creativity.

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Mud!

Rhyming text follows a brother and sister as they go outside on a rainy day to play in the mud.

An energetic picture book ode to rainy days, outdoor play, and siblings, all about oozy, smoozy, squishy mud!

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Gloopy, gloppy, gorgeous mud.

Ooozy, smoozy, soupy mud.

Stomp it, poke it, squeeze it, whack it,

Pack it into bricks and stack it.

This very young picture book from author Annie Bailey and illustrator Jen Corace celebrates all things mud! The rhyming text is full of onomatopoeia and humour, and follows a brother and sister as they go outside on a rainy day to play in the mud and then clean upβ€”only for the muddy fun to start up again.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mud! by Annie Bailey delights young readers with its engaging portrayal of outdoor play and the joy of getting messy. The book's use of onomatopoeia adds a playful element that resonates well with children, as noted by reviews like that in the School Library Journal.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419750977

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Appleseed

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jen Corace

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Annie Bailey is a children’s author and songwriter. She developed her mud pie–making skills at a very young age and now passes this knowledge on to her four sons as they explore the outdoors surrounding their home in rural Idaho. This is her first picture book. Her previous works include the board books 10 Little Tractors, 10 Little Excavators, and There Is Joy, a children’s album.

Jen Corace is the illustrator of Small World by Ishta Mercurio and Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, among other books for young readers. She also creates fine art, with a focus on the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Corace lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

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