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The Marvelous Mud House

What People Are Saying

“The Marvelous Mud House is a delightful story with a heart-touching, world-changing message that’s a must read for every family.”

– Holley Gerth
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of You’re Already Amazing

“As a grandma to six, I love a story that is well-written, a book that is illustrated beautifully, and a message that inspires children to follow the heart of God. The Marvelous Mud House is all of that.”

– Suzanne Eller
bestselling author, speaker, blogger

“The Marvelous Mud House is an excellent resource for parents to educate their kids about the needs of children around the world!”

– Tom Emmons
Compassion International

About the Book

The Marvelous Mud House is a whimsical true story written to communicate God’s heart for the world with children. In The Marvelous Mud House, all of George’s friends are in school, and he wants to go too. But money is scarce, and though George and his mother work diligently, time is running out for them to earn the money for George’s schooling. Then, some unexpected visitors arrive. Five children meet George and his mother and are invited to their home for dinner and an adventure. Far from their Oklahoma horse ranch, these children witness the hard work, generosity, and faith in George’s family and realize for the first time that having little is enough. While they return home eager to work and help George’s family, they receive an even greater gift: the gift of contentment. But will George be able to attend school?

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About the Author

April Graney is the author of The Marvelous Mud House, a whimsical true story about finding contentment and joy based on her family’s trip to Kenya. Her passions are pointing her own five children towards the grace of God, serving in ministry at New Life Ranch in Oklahoma with her husband, Tom, and teaching children and parents about God’s heart for the world.

What Others Are Saying

“We have LOVED reading this book! I love any story that teaches my kiddos contentment, joy, fulfillment and love. If you’re looking for a sweet book for your little ones, I highly recommend this one. It’s such a sweet tale.”
– Shay Shull, Mix and Match Mama

“The illustrations in this book are so beautiful. I love the message of the book and the heart of the story. It’s perfect for all ages and the lesson of the book was written for a time such as this.”
– Kari Anne Wood, Thistlewood Farms

“This is exactly the kind of book I’ve been looking for to help teach my kids about what really matters in this brief life!”
– Dana Powell, Missionary in France

“As a kindergarten teacher, I was thrilled with the action words keeping a herd of 26 kids enthralled, and as a future grandparent, I was thrilled with the detailed pictures of finding the yawning hippo, etc!!!”
– Amazon Reviewer

“What a beautiful story of the power of faith and the spirit of giving! I absolutely loved the story, and the illustrations are amazing!”
– Amazon Reviewer

“What a beautiful story to teach the value of fullness and joy. I highly recommend this book be placed under every Christmas tree, in every church nursery and on every grandparent’s bookshelf. It is sure to become a classic read.”
– Amazon Reviewer

“My kids LOVE reading this book! The message is a good reminder to children and adults about what is truly important and that contentment is not found in all the stuff that clutters our lives.”
– Amazon Reviewer

“This book was the perfect thing to make me stop in my tracks. I loved everything about it. This is a great book for teaching kids the power of contentment. It always changes people to go to other countries and see kids who are happy with so little. This is a great peek into another culture without the airfare. The pictures are amazing, the story even better.”
– Children’s Minister

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Yes the roads are slick. Don't go out. But we were Yes the roads are slick. Don't go out. But we were out of milk and we had to! So, Ezra and I got all thr essentials for potentially being snowed in for several days...and gaining 5 lbs. 🤣

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Drove up for the K State game against Texas Tech y Drove up for the K State game against Texas Tech yesterday! Definitely a LOT of fun and nOiSe! Loved having dinner with Micah and 3 of his friends afterward. (No pic, sadly). Totally worth the 10 hour round trip drive. Thanks to Austin Carpenter for the incredible seats. I'm spoiled now so I'll need those seats behind the team again next time. 

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Cute little thrift shop find today! #onehappyhou Cute little thrift shop find today! 

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Do you know him? Not just know about him. Do you t Do you know him? Not just know about him. Do you talk to Him? Do you seek him? Do you ask him how he wants you to live? I was reading Zephaniah with my 6th grade Bible class today. One of the verses describing those who were being judged says, "those who have turned back from following the Lord, who do not seek the Lord or inquire of him." Lots of people simply go through life without ever seeking to know and understand who God is, why he made them, or how he wants them to live. I feel so blessed to know my maker intimately. I'm not always perfect in following Him, but my heart is to try. He's given me complete love and acceptance, spiritual gifts to use to help others, forgiveness when I fail, strength when I am weak. He is my reason for hope and the source of my joy.

I hope you will seek him too. Just ask. He will begin revealing himself to you. 

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Here's George at St. Paul's University in Nairobi Here's George at St. Paul's University in Nairobi Kenya! Thank you so much to everyone who gave to make this first year of school there possible! May the Lord bless you as you have been a blessing to others! His Give Send Go fund is up to $2596 of $10,000 raised! Link in bio!  #themarvelousmudhouse #Kenya #University #radiojournalism #givesendgo #childrensbook #kidsbook #bookaboutkenya #authorsofinstagram #compassion #joy #generosity #contentment #onehappyhouse
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