Dirt + Water = Mud

Written & illustrated by Katherine Hannigan

A girl and her dog turn backyard adventures into imaginative equations.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a backyard filled with possibilities, a young girl and her dog embark on imaginative adventures using simple props. Equations of dirt and water create mud, while a sheet and stick transform her into a queen or pirate. But when mutiny strikes, she's left in a kiddie pool surrounded by imaginary sharks. Dive into a world where math meets creativity, and every day is an adventure waiting to unfold.

From the publisher

This exuberant picture book by Katherine Hannigan, the acclaimed and bestselling author of Ida B, is about math concepts, friendship, and imaginative play, and is told entirely in equations! A young girl and her dog spend the day playing in her backyard, where with her imagination—and a few helpful props—anything can happen. What do you get when you combine dirt and water? Mud! What do you get when you take a sheet, a flowerpot, and a stick and make a costume? You transform yourself into Her Majesty, the queen! A cape and a strong breeze turn the treehouse into an airplane. A sheet, a stick, and a pair of well-placed cat’s ears turn the girl into a pirate! At least until mutiny leaves her alone in her kiddie pool . . . surrounded by sharks! Cheerful and action-packed illustrations and a combination of comic-like panels, conversation bubbles, sound effects, and full-page illustrations make Dirt + Water = Mud particularly appealing for new readers.

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