Mud Puddle
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'Mud Puddle' tells the story of a girl named Jule Ann who keeps getting dirty no matter how many times she cleans herself.
Each time she gets new clean clothes, a mud puddle jumps on her, covering her in mud.
Frustrated, Jule Ann tries everything to avoid the mud, but the mud puddle is always waiting for her.
Eventually, she discovers that the mud puddle disappears when she calls it by its proper name: 'Mortimer'.
This whimsical story emphasizes the everyday struggles of childhood and the persistence of messiness in life.
The playful narrative and repetitive structure make it a favorite among young children.
Each time she gets new clean clothes, a mud puddle jumps on her, covering her in mud.
Frustrated, Jule Ann tries everything to avoid the mud, but the mud puddle is always waiting for her.
Eventually, she discovers that the mud puddle disappears when she calls it by its proper name: 'Mortimer'.
This whimsical story emphasizes the everyday struggles of childhood and the persistence of messiness in life.
The playful narrative and repetitive structure make it a favorite among young children.
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Mentioned as Robert Munch's first published book, inspired by muddy children at a University of Guelph preschool.
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