Stuck in the Mud [Hardcover]

Jane Clarke (Author), Garry Parsons (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Early in the morning, down on the farm, a new day was dawning, peaceful and calm . . . until Hen discovers that one of her chicks is stuck in the mud!

How many animals will it take to pull Chick out of the mud?

A fun-packed farmyard romp with a surprise foldout ending!

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

“Early in the morning, down on the farm, a new day is dawning, peaceful and calm,” calm that is until Hen counts her chicks and discovers that one has disappeared—again. She finds the babe in the middle of the farmyard, stuck fast in the mud. What follows is a new take on the classic “Enormous Turnip” story, with Clarke offering an exuberant, rhyming romp complete with familiar farm characters that Hen enlists to help free her chick. Cat, Dog, Sheep, Horse, and even Farmer take a turn pushing and pulling “again and again,” only to become stuck themselves. This colorfully illustrated tale, featuring broadly sketched characters in bold colors, will surely be a read-aloud favorite. The surprise gatefold near the end of the book will delight children, who will surely see themselves in  Chick—who really wasn’t stuck; he just wanted company to play in the mud. Preschool-Grade 1. --Shauna Yusko

About the Author

Jane Clarke worked as an archaeology lecturer, history teacher, and library assistant before she began her career as a writer.  She has written over a dozen books and also writes poetry. She lives in Kent, England. Visit her Web site at www.jane-clarke.co.uk

 

Garry Parsons has illustrated many books for children, including Walker’s Trouble at the Dinosaur Café. He lives in London, England.    

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walker Childrens; 1st edition (February 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080279758X
• ISBN-13: 978-0802797582
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 10.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,005,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A bedtime favorite!, November 15, 2009

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Twin Mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stuck in the Mud (Hardcover)

My 3 year old son just loves this book. He wants to read it every night before bed. The rhyming and repetition is perfect for the 2-5 year range and the pictures are entertaining. This is definitely a favorite in our house.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rhyme and Meter are Horrible, April 22, 2010

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Kid Lit Reviewer (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stuck in the Mud (Hardcover)

This sounded like a funny story and got a good review from Booklist, which I surprised me when I saw the first verse rhymed "farm" with "calm." The meter is off in the second verse and the third verse doesn't even attempt to rhyme. The poor and/or irregular rhyme and meter continue throughout. The art is great but the text doesn't measure up.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book, surprise ending, great for toddlers and older too!, January 11, 2011

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This review is from: Stuck in the Mud (Hardcover)

This has definitely become a favorite in our house. My two year old loves the story, but her older cousins (7 and 9) enjoyed it just as much as she did. Great repetition and rhyming with a surprise ending. Makes my toddler laugh every time and enjoys the anticipation of what is to come. Fun illustrations and lots to look at for a little one who doesn't always have time to sit and read - really captures her attention.