{"product_id":"her-muddy-majesty-of-muck-9781662641305","title":"Her Muddy Majesty of Muck","description":"\"Alemagna is one of the greats, up there with Tomi Ungerer, Maurice Sendak and Leo Lionni...\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom international picture book star Beatrice Alemagna comes an enchanting new fairy tale set in a mucky, magical underground world where the Mud Princess rules. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA little girl's too-big feelings spur a cathartic journey of adventure and discovery, in this picture book for kids ages 5-8, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWhere the Wild Things Are\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYuki is lost in a dark mood on her way home from school. In a flash of frustration, she tosses her house keys down an open manhole. When she climbs down to retrieve them, she discovers another world: Mudland. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Mud Princess, an enormous dripping thing made of mud and sticks, greets Yuki and shows her the wonders of her kingdom. Yuki's dark mood is at home here--her sadness and anger fit right in. As they journey together, the Mud Princess becomes larger, absorbing the anger around her. Everything the princess touches becomes muddy, even Yuki. Yuki faces a choice--to become a Mud Princess herself or to return to the world above ground and its expectations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs in her other picture books, Beatrice Alemagna explores children's feelings in a way that speaks to them directly. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHer Muddy Majesty of Muck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e explores anger and frustration with humor and brings us two unforgettable characters, the relatable Yuki and the strange and fascinating Mud Princess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beatrice Alemagna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hippo Park\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781662641305\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItalian-born author and illustrator Beatrice Alemagna is the creator of more than 40 books that have been published in 25 countries. She has received numerous awards for her books, including three New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Awards, a special prize at the Bologna Book Fair, and numerous nominations for the Astrid Lindgren Prize. She is the only illustrator to have twice won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Beatrice Alemagna \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47809088192669,"sku":"9781662641305","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_3edda68b-1c8b-4e7f-8a1f-3ed3300c7bb1.jpg?v=1775556161","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/her-muddy-majesty-of-muck-9781662641305","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}