Can Mud Be THAT?!

Coming September 15. Pre-order today! By: Sandra Markle / Illustrated by: Alexandra Colombo It's squishy, it's goopy, it's full of potential. Mud isn’t just sticky and messy—it’s magic for animals! It’s a tasty milkshake for swallowtail butterflies, sticky glue for beavers, a cooling pool for hippos, and even sunscreen for rhinos. Meet eleven amazing animals who use mud in surprising ways, brought to life with vibrant art and fun mud splatters on every page. In the back matter, readers discover how humans have used mud too—and the best part? Playing with it! Plus, fun mud-tastic facts and creative ideas invite readers to dig in, build, bake, and make their own muddy masterpieces. If you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: Whose Poop Is THAT? Get the Scoop on Animal Poop [TABS] Look Inside Downloadables Download the Cover Author & Illustrator Sandra Markle, author Sandra Markle is an award-winning author of more than two hundred books for children, including Thirsty, Thirsty Elephants; What If You Had Animal Teeth?; Toad Weather; Little Lost Bat; and A Mother's Journey. Read more about Sandra. Alexandra Colombo, illustrator Alexandra Colombo has illustrated more than two hundred books in countries around the world, including So Many Books! and Ellie the Eggspert. She lives in Milan, Italy. Read more about Alexandra. Awards & Honors Coming soon! Editorial Reviews Children's Literature Could oozing mud have more than one purpose? This book takes the concept of mud and turns it upside down and around as the reader embarks on a muddy, purpose-filled animal adventure to unlock the mystery behind the ooze. The journey includes one interesting fact after another, from hippos cooling down in the mud to elephants placing mud on their bodies like sunscreen. Some birds use mud as face paint and other animals (like butterflies) even enjoy a mud slushy. Not only are the facts intriguing for young children, but the illustrations are bright and humorous, as well. This is an excellent selection for all elementary students, particularly those who may be hesitant to pick up a nonfiction book or series. Science and nature are made interesting in this unique text, and learning environmental facts is even more rewarding as a result. This is an excellent book to use with a nonfiction or research introductory unit, and it is a wonderful way to introduce topic expansion while also remaining organized with the facts. A must read! Details Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-62354-638-0 Ages: 3–7 Page count: 40 8 x 10 Publication date: September 15, 2026 [/TABS]