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Description
Five-year-old Robin discovers a baby in her sandbox. A delightful and whacky picture story by one of Canada's most popular children's authors.
Quick Summary
Murmel, Murmel, Murmel by Robert Munsch is a wonderfully silly story about a little girl named Robin who digs up an actual baby in her sandbox yes, a whole baby just sitting there in the sand. This is exactly the kind of over-the-top, laugh-out-loud scenario that Munsch does so well, and kids absolutely eat it up because it goes completely against what you'd expect. The book moves at a quick, energetic pace, with lots of repetition that makes it perfect for early readers or for reading aloud together, and the whole thing has that classic Munsch charm where things get totally out of control in the best way. It's great for kids who love goofy stories with absurd premises, and the short length means even reluctant readers can power through it without getting intimidated. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely funny without being mean-spirited, though there's a bit of mild chaos when everyone realizes what Robin has found. If your kid enjoys this, they'd probably love Munsch's "The Paper Bag Princess" too same mix of humor and heart that makes his books so beloved.