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Details:

Title: Mud Puddle

Author: Robert Munsch

Illustrator: Dušan Petričić 

Publisher: Annick Press

Publication Date: 9/6/22

Summary:

This is an early reader print format of a Robert Munsch classic. Wherever Julie Ann goes a mud puddle jumps on her. Then, she runs back home where her mom drops her into the tub. A clean Julie Ann returns outside, only to be attacked by the muddle puddle once again. At last, she is able to defeat the mud puddle with a smelly bar of yellow soap.

My thoughts:

This is a delightful story that kids and parents will love. The idea of a child constantly getting dirty is relatable and the humorous illustrations add to the story. As a reading teacher, what I love most is that this imprint includes lots of good reading information to make the experience more beneficial to early readers. Included are simple bulleted lists of phonics skills, pre-reading ideas and tips for read aloud. This is so helpful for teachers and parents who want to make the reading meaningful for early readers. This would be a great addition to any primary classroom or home library.

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