Max and the Mud

Max and the Mud

Author
authorDoris

Max and his younger brother Tom discover a muddy puddle in their backyard and can't resist jumping in. As they get messier and messier, their mom comes out to find them, leading to a playful solution to their muddy fun. A warm and humorous tale for early readers.

age3 - 5 years old
emotional intelligence
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