
By Robert Munsch, Sami Suomalainen (Illustrator)
Part of the Classic Munsch series
A young girl repeatedly gets covered in mud by a mysterious puddle that seems to have a life of its own.
Every time Jule Ann steps outside, a sneaky mud puddle leaps out, covering her in dirt. Her mother cleans her up, but the cycle repeats. Armed with two bars of smelly yellow soap, Jule Ann devises a clever plan to finally outwit the pesky puddle. Will her cheerful ingenuity be enough to stay clean? Dive into this lively tale of persistence and creativity, where laughter and messes abound, and discover if Jule Ann can triumph over her muddy foe.
A brand-new look for a classic story. First published in 1979, this was the first of Robert Munsch’s oral stories to be turned into a book. Since then, it has made countless children (and adults) all around the world laugh out loud. When Jule Ann goes outside, a mud puddle jumps on her and gets her dirty all over. No sooner does her mother scrub her clean than she ventures out again, only to be pounced upon by the pesky mud puddle. The cycle continues until finally Jule Ann gets the better of the mud puddle with cheerful ingenuity and two bars of smelly yellow soap. Lively, clever artwork by award-winning illustrator Dusan Petricic gives this bestselling picture book a fresh and energetic look that will charm a new generation of young readers.
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