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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1987 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Messy Bessey
By Patricia C. McKissack, Patricia McKissack, Fredrick McKissack, Dana Regan (Illustrator)
A child tackles the chaos of a messy room alone.
3.3/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings
31 pages· 153 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Meet Bessey, a young child on a mission to conquer the chaos of her messy room. With determination and creativity, she embarks on a journey to transform her cluttered space into a tidy haven. Will she succeed in her quest for order, or will the mess prove too much to handle? Dive into this delightful tale of problem-solving and self-discovery, where every page brings a new challenge and a chance for Bessey to shine.
From the publisher
A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own.Rookie Readers (Ages 5-7) have provided entertaining, high-quality introductions to reading for more than a generation. Each title features full-color, often hilarious illustrations and engaging stories that always involve a young child figuring out concepts or solving problems on his or her own. Bessey finally cleans up her messy room.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 31
- Words
- 153
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 140L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~1.4
- F&P level
- ~E
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2001
- First published
- October 1, 1987
- Publisher
- Childrens Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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