Mud Flat Spring

Mud Flat

by James Stevenson

In the fifth book of the Mud Flat series, nine easy-to-read chapters and bright watercolor illustrations follow the inhabitants of Mud Flat as they celebrate the arrival of spring, but Mother Nature has one winter surprise left for the villagers.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1950

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Reviews

[Danette · Rating 3 out of 5]

7/8/18 Read with Naomi & Julia.

[Conor Flynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great springtime read. Simple, funny, almost zen.

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The arrival of spring! ... from the animals' point of view.

Fun little short stories. Probably best when used with the other titles in the series.

[Becky B · Rating 2 out of 5]

A short story collection featuring various animals at the start of spring who call Mud Flat home.

The book is divided into chapters, some of which are only two pages long. The stories are quick, and really just provide a glimpse of all the creatures as spring comes and then gets eclipsed by a snow storm. Animal lovers will probably like all the diverse animals featured. There is not a whole lot of plot going on.

[Dana Veron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really fun book about different animal experiences in the spring. Organized in short chapters for the aspiring reader. Also good for pre-schoolers who like longer stories. My 4-year-old especially likes the bits about the poor bear who keeps waking up, only to think it is winter. I think the bear sleeps an extra month this time!

[Katie Spencer · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was not really found of “Mud Flat Spring.” I felt as though there were a lot of overstatements used where the author thought he needed to add more texts then necessary. Almost as though the author was writing to be too simple. I would not recommend using this book when teaching about the seasons… I have read way better qualified books about the season spring.

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short 9-chapter picture book about spring. It was pretty silly. I love the clever names for each of the animals.

[Amanda_DJ n' Zac · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nine short.... very short stories... not all of them made much sense to me or my 4 year old.. hahaha

[Haaley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me laugh. The characters are silly and unique. The humor is subtle and makes you think (when you get it, you laugh at the fact that it took you a minute).

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet stories about spring, but humor is a little odd and all the cues are very Eastern so not great for CA.