Just a Mess
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1987 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Just a Mess

Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter series

A messy room hides a lost treasure. Can it be found?

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24 pages· 211 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD480L
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Bookroo's summary

Little Critter's room is a disaster, and his baseball mitt is missing. As he frantically shoves toys under the bed and crams clothes into drawers, will he find his mitt before it's too late? Join the hilarious adventure of cleaning up and uncovering hidden treasures. This tale is a delightful reminder of the importance of tidying up, with a twist that will leave both kids and parents smiling.

From the publisher

In this hilarious picture-book tale, the very popular Little Critter is forced to clean up his room in order to find his lost baseball mitt. His way of dealing with the mess is fast and funny – and ultimately successful!

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Words
211
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
May 1, 2000
First published
December 12, 1987
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307119483

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