Book description
My Muddy Puddle is a children's rhyming book that follows a child's love of playing in muddy puddles. When the rain dries up, the puddles go away, and there's nothing else she wants to do. Using basic language, repetition, sight words, and beautiful illustrations, My Muddy Puddle is perfect for…
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2 authors picked My Muddy Puddle as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book captures the joy and wonder of being a child. The little girl becomes fascinated by the giant muddy puddle, that becomes so much more in her mind. The illustrations add to this book perfectly, and are brightly colored and rich in detail. Told in verse it tells such an imaginative story that every child can relate to.
From Carolyn's list on The best children's books to spark your child's imagination.
Do you ever wish you could just splash in the middle of that dark, deep puddle in the middle of your road? My Muddy Puddle is a children's rhyming book that follows a child's love of playing in puddles. The work speaks to that innate desire all of us have to dive into the unknown, get messy, and take a risk. Basic rhymes and language are great for emergent readers.
From Lisa's list on The best books to empower kids.
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