{"product_id":"mighty-muddy-us-a-picture-book-9781419763731","title":"Mighty Muddy Us: A Picture Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom author Caron Levis and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator Charles Santoso--the award-winning team behind \u003ci\u003eFeathers Together\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eIda, Always\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThis Way, Charlie\u003c\/i\u003e--comes \u003ci\u003eMighty Muddy Us\u003c\/i\u003e, a moving, full-color picture book story of sibling love, inspired by a real-life elephant family.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The moment he is born, Ely delights in the welcoming trumpets of his adoring big sister, Enid. She is so excited to play--but Ely's legs are injured and it's hard for him to move. To help keep Ely safe, Enid sticks close to her determined brother as they grow together through the seasons, trunk-twirling, mud-wallowing, and making silly sounds! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But as Ely grows more confident, he's ready for more adventures, and he feels squished by Enid's worries and rules. Enid is glad that he can run and play, but she's nervous he could get hurt--or that he won't need his big sister anymore. When a drought threatens the whole family, Ely shows what he is capable of, and both he and Enid discover that whether they are helping or playing, dusty or muddy, siblings are mighty special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaron Levis\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several picture books, including \u003ci\u003eFeathers Together\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThis Way, Charlie\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eIda, Always\u003c\/i\u003e, all illustrated by Charles Santoso; \u003ci\u003eStop That Yawn!\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by LeUyen Pham; and \u003ci\u003eMama's Work Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. She is a professor and advisor for the New School's Writing for Children\/YA MFA program and a licensed social worker. Levis uses drama and writing to explore books, feelings, and imagination with kids through her author workshops. She lives in Brooklyn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Santoso\u003c\/b\u003e loves drawing little things in his little journal and dreaming about funny, wondrous stories. He is the creator of \u003ci\u003eHappy Hippo \u003c\/i\u003eand has illustrated many books, including Levis's \u003ci\u003eFeathers Together\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThis Way, Charlie\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eIda, Always\u003c\/i\u003e as well as Joe McGee's Peanut Butter \u0026amp; series and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eWishtree\u003c\/i\u003e by Katherine Applegate. His drawings and paintings have been exhibited in Australia, North America, and France, and he is based in Singapore.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599509197074,"sku":"9781419763731","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_556ae5a7-a931-4d06-b4dc-b376c87aa1e0.jpg?v=1732201463","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mighty-muddy-us-a-picture-book-9781419763731","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}