The 2nd Edition S.O.T. Storybooks were designed for venues such as libraries where writing in books; as in the regular storybooks (which include various activities that require writing or cutting), must not be encouraged. Therefore, only the story and the secret coded message have been included in the 2nd edition storybook doesn't belong to you.Muddy Maria is a story that explores the life of a little girl who loves to get dirty. With the help of her creative mother, her dirty, playful habit is channeled into a very productive, fun activity that can last a life time. Dive into this interesting twist of events and discover how playing in a lot of dirt, in some situations, can possibly turn out to be very good for you or even prosperous. This story can be enjoyed by children ages five and up, but younger if the reader loves playing in mud.