Mud Puddle (Annikins) [Paperback]

Robert N. Munsch (Author), Sami Suomalainen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1986 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Annikins

Whenever Jule Ann goes outside, a Mud Puddle jumps on her and gets her muddy all over. But she defeats it with cheerful ingenuity and two bars of smelly yellow soap. As in all Munsch stories, kids are the heroes!

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Annikins are mini books made especially for children -- small enough to fit into tiny hands and pockets. Each book measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and contains full color pages.

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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Ages 4^-7. Fresh artwork brightens the story of Jule Ann, who is attacked by a mud puddle every time she steps outdoors. Suomalainen also illustrated the 1982 edition, but his new pictures feature a more fluid, energetic style and full color on every page, rather than on alternate spreads. The growing popularity of Munsch's picture books and this edition's more appealing illustrations make this a likely choice for larger collections. Carolyn Phelan --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

About the Author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Annikins; Annikin edition (December 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0920236235
• ISBN-13: 978-0920236239
• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 3.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #310,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert Munsch is the author of more than 25 books for children including The Paper Bag Princes and Stephanie's Ponytail. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied to be a Jesuit priest before deciding to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya (see them all in Something Good!).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous Mud!, June 15, 2000

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Sara W. Broomell (Baltimore, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mud Puddle (Munsch for Kids) (School & Library Binding)

When Jule Anne walks out her door one day she finds a pesky mud puddle just waiting to jump on her. And if you think that's bad, just wait until you see the other tricks that puddle plays on her. But after being scrubbed clean over and over, Jule Anne comes up with a trick of her own to play on the unsuspecting mud puddle.

Bob Munsch has written yet another light hearted story to which every child can relate and most importantly, laugh about. With his masterful repetion and the fact that he seems to somehow truly know what it's like to be a kid, children will undoubtedly be glued to this story from beginning to end. My kindergarten class cheers each time they see me bring this book out.

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for preschoolers and older., January 11, 2012

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Karen Kutie - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mud Puddle (Classic Munsch) (Paperback)

I have read this book to classes of preschoolers - second graders, they all love it! They love being able to participate, "Hey Mud Puddle!". It is just a all around fun book. All kids love to play in the mud! Though I have to admit my husband and son (grandkids' dad) aren't fond of it at all.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book!, September 23, 2010

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Susan W. Flake - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mud Puddle (Classic Munsch) (Paperback)

I love every Robert Munsch book I have ever read! I teach first grade and his books are always a hit. This book, just like his other books, helps students use their imagination, laugh at situations and guess the results.

Jule Ann tries SO HARD to stay clean, but the mud puddle just keeps find her. Get story to get students to predict how to solve the problem!

It shows ANYTHING can happen.

Highly recommend.