Starred Review:

Her Muddy Majesty of Muck

Pencil and watercolor illustrations use scratchy lines and gelatinous drips to evoke the complex emotions addressed in this immersive picture book. Yuki has a terrible temper. During one flare of anger, she throws her keys down a manhole; retrieving them brings her to a strange underground world where negative feelings reign—and Her Muddy Majesty of Muck rules over all. A helping hand and a kind word make all the difference in this picture book about navigating complex emotions.

Reviewed by Danielle Ballantyne

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