Another surprise for Muddle & Mo

Muddle & Mo’s Worm Surprise by Nikki Slade Robinson, Duck Creek Press

This appealing minimalist picture book is a sequel to Muddle & Mo which was published in 2015. Muddle is an opinionated duckling and Mo is a white goat, both portrayed in a very idiosyncratic style. Muddle decides they will have a picnic and the special dish will be worm surprise. Mo is not at all sure about this. Mo’s long face is a funny representation of complete dejection. But of course when the picnic basket is unpacked things aren’t as bad as he thinks…I really like minimal text in a picture book – a few wannabe picture book authors, including myself, should take note of how well it works in this book. The style of the illustrations is also sparse but very striking, with no background and only the essential items of the story shown. Very suitable for sharing with young pre-schoolers of around two to four.

ISBN 978 1 927305 18 8 RRP $19.99 Pb (also available in hardback)