Book Series · 18 Books

Classic Munsch Books

In order from Mud Puddle to Stephanie's Ponytail.

Mud Puddle
The Dark
The Paper Bag Princess
Jonathan Cleaned Up ... Then He Heard a Sound
The Boy in the Drawer
Murmel, Murmel, Murmel
Mortimer
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mud Puddle
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 2–6 · 1979

Mud Puddle

By Robert Munsch, Sami Suomalainen (Illustrator)

A young girl repeatedly gets covered in mud by a mysterious puddle that seems to have a life of its own.

26 pages· 681 words· Est. 12 min read
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Hardcover
Summary: 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.
The complete set

Classic Munsch Series

18 books · Published 1979–1996

Series
Sale price
$759

Mud Puddle

Chapter Book · Ages 2–6 · 1979

A young girl repeatedly gets covered in mud by a mysterious puddle that seems to have a life of its own.

Sale price
$1895

The Dark

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1979

A mysterious dark devours shadows, growing unstoppable. Can it be contained?

Sale price
$2085

The Paper Bag Princess

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980

A princess rescues her prince from a dragon.

Sale price
$674

Jonathan Cleaned Up ... Then He Heard a Sound

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1981

A subway station appears in Jonathan's apartment. Can he fix the chaos at City Hall?

The Boy in the Drawer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

A mischievous boy emerges from a drawer, turning life upside down.

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$759

Murmel, Murmel, Murmel

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1982

A child finds a baby in her sandbox. Who will care for it?

Sale price
$1895

Mortimer

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1983

A boy's refusal to sleep causes chaos for his family and neighbors.

Sale price
$695

David's Father

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1983

Julie suspects her friend's father might be a giant.

Thomas' Snowsuit

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1985

A boy's refusal to wear his snowsuit leads to hilarious chaos for all involved.

Pigs

Chapter Book · Ages 2–5 · 1985

Pigs prove they're smarter than Megan thinks.

Sale price
$1895

I Have to Go!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986

A boy's resolve to never pee again is tested on a car trip.

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$759

50 Below Zero

Board Book · Ages 2–8 · 1988

Jason's dad sleepwalks to bizarre places. Can Jason keep him in bed?

Sale price
$1895

Moira's Birthday

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1989

A secret birthday party spirals into chaos when the whole school shows up.

Sale price
$1895

Something Good

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1990

A girl becomes mistaken for a doll, leading to an unexpected purchase.

Sale price
$674

Show and Tell

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1991

Ben's show-and-tell turns chaotic with his crying baby sister.

Purple, Green and Yellow

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1992

A girl loves markers, but her artistic choices lead to colorful chaos.

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$759

Wait and See

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1993

A birthday wish brings summer snow, causing chaos. Can Olivia fix her magical mess?

Stephanie's Ponytail

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1996

A young girl named Stephanie tries out different hairstyles and her classmates copy her, leading to chaos and confusion in the classroom.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Classic Munsch series?

There are 18 books in the Classic Munsch series. It began with Mud Puddle in 1979, and the newest book, Stephanie's Ponytail, was published in 1996.

What ages are the Classic Munsch books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Classic Munsch to life.

01

Robert Munsch

Author
02

Sami Suomalainen

Illustrator
03

Michael Martchenko

Illustrator
04

Hélène Desputeaux

Illustrator

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