Mud. Ooey gooey squishy goop that forms when dirt and water mix together. Mud has a magnetic force on children. It beckons them to scoop and slide their way into a magical and messy world of play. Books about mud are fun too, and that’s what this post is all about! Below is a list of my favourite MUDelicious books for kids.
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All You Need Is Mud by Cam Higgins
This easy-to-read chapter book is about a puppy named Bo Davis and his muddy adventures with his friend pig. Book ten of the Good Dog series.
Ages 5 to 9
Dirt + Water = Mud by Katherine Hannigan
A young girl and her dog play in a mud puddle together. A simple story about imaginary play told in equations!
Ages 4 to 7
Mud! by Annie Bailey
A story about playing in the mud that’s filled with muddy onomatopoeias and mud-delicious ideas for playing in the mud.
Ages 3 to 5
Mud by Mary Lyn Ray
A beautifully illustrated lyrical story about melting snow, unfrozen earth and happy mud!
Age 4 to 7
Mud Book: How to Make Pies and Cakes by John Cage
A simple illustrated instructions for making a mud pies and cakes.
Age 3 to 5
Mud Cake: Backyard Birthday by Valjean McCray
Kim and Fredy work together to make a very special birthday cake.
Mud Kitchen Crafts: 60 Awesome Ideas for Epic Outdoor Play by Sophie Pickles
This book is packed with fun mud kitchen activities for kids to try at home.
Ages 2 to 7
Mud Puddle by Robert Munsch
Jule Ann keeps on getting jumped on by mud puddles hiding in the strangest places: in an apple tree, on top of the house, from behind the dog house and over the fence. A silly muddy story by much loved author Robert Munsch.
Ages 4 to 8
Mud Tacos! by Mario Lopez and Marissa Lopez Wong
Mario and Marissa make wormy, squirmy mud tacos together, but all those mud tacos make them hungry the real thing. A sweet story about imaginary play, cooking and family. You can listen to Mario Lopez read the book here.
Ages 3 to 5
My Mud Kitchen is Rad by Allison Bakkum
It’s raining outside and that means there’s nothing to do! But when one child encourages the other to come outside they have lots of fun playing in their mud kitchen.
The Piggy in the Puddle by Charlotte Pomerantz and James Marshall
Originally published in 1989, this sweet story about a piggy in a puddle is such a delightful read.
Ages 1 to 6
Stuck in the Mud by Miss Sally-Anne Peek (NEW 2023!)
Young Eleanor gets stuck in the mud and needs a helping hand. Who will come help her?
Stuck in the Mud by Jane Clarke
Hen wakes up to find one of her chicks stuck in the mud. Hen tries to free her chick but gets stuck too! One by one the farm animals and farmer try to lend a hand but they each get stuck. Read on to find out the funny and unexpected ending to this silly story.
Ages 1 to 4
The Amazing Mud Cake by Elizabeth Reid
A rhyming story about a child that makes an amazing mud cake for Baby, Gramps and Mummy. Sweet illustrations and simple sentences make this a perfect book for little ones.
Ages 2 to 5
The Mud Pony by Caron Lee Cohen and Shonto Begay
Originally published in 1988, this story is a retelling of a Native American tale. A poor young boy wants a pony of his own, so he shapes one out of mud. Tragically the boy is left behind when camp breaks, but the mud pony comes to life and protects the young boy.
Ages 4 to 8
The Muddy Chef by Penny Whitehouse and Emma Bear
Written by Penny Whitehouse from Mother Natured and Emma Bear from Birch and Bear, this mud-delicious book is perfect companion for mud kitchen adventures.