Picture Book Review: Quiet as Mud by Jane Yolen

Title: Quiet as Mud

Author: Jane Yolen

Illustrator: Nicole Wong

Publisher: Magination Press

Publication Date: April 23, 2024

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Description:

Inspired by a quote from the late, great children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown, this poem honors and celebrates the beauty of being your authentic self. Soothing rhymes and soft illustrations convey the peace of being alone with your thoughts.

This is a gentle introduction to the concept of being an introvert, as well as an invitation for child and grown-up readers alike to observe and imagine their inner world and the world around them. What can you hear when you stay quiet as mud?

My Thoughts

You can never fail with a Jane Yolen book. This book is a beautiful celebration of introversion. There are so many books about a being bold, it’s breath of fresh air to show kids the beauty of quiet introspection. The poem and illustrations are gorgeous.