Murmel, Murmel, Murmel (Classic Munsch) [Paperback]

Robert N. Munsch (Author), Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1982 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Classic Munsch

Robin discovers a baby in her backyard sandbox (it can only say "Murmel, murmel…") and sets out on a series of hilarious adventures, trying to find it a home.

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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!).

Michael Martchenko has illustrated over 30 books for children and has exhibited his work throughout North America. He has won numerous awards for design and illustration. He lives with his wife, Patricia, in Toronto.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Annick Press; 1St Edition edition (November 1, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0920236316
• ISBN-13: 978-0920236314
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #630,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( M ) > Martchenko, Michael

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!).

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS AND INTERESTING, July 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Murmel, Murmel, Murmel (Annikins) (Paperback)

I happen to found this book at our local library and check it out thinking that my 6 year old would enjoy it. Much to my surprise it was my 2 year old that was so engrossed by the baby in the hole and Robin desperately looking for her a home. The tone of voice that you can use to read this book will captivate your children too. ENJOY! WE DID.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars KIDS REVIEW, October 18, 2006

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Zedada "zedadaj" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Murmel, Murmel, Murmel (Annikins) (Paperback)

I liked this book. We got it from the library. It was pretty good because I like babies and I like to be kind to babies. I am five and almost three quarters and my sister is two. She liked it too. It is neat looking for someone to take care of the baby.
Jacob (and his mom)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cute and odd, November 1, 2008

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J. Giesbrecht "Avid Reader" (North America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Murmel, Murmel, Murmel (Annikins) (Paperback)

Murmel, Murmel, Murmel is cute for the most part. A little 5 year old girl finds a baby in a hole in her sandbox, then looks for someone to take care of the baby. In the end, a truck driver takes the baby. The story is short, ends abruptly, and the media has plagued me with far too much of a fear of what random men do to children, so the ending feels uncomfortable. When I got the book, I pulled it out of the box and read it to my 2 year old with my friend and husband visiting/listening. The other adults with me were even more weirded out than I was. My daughter, unfazed, enjoyed it and has wanted to read it twice tonight.
Munsch writes off-beat books. I like his stuff. This isn't my favorite.