
By D'Haene Maria, Maria D'Haene, Charlie Eve Ryan (Illustrator)
Who makes the mess? Discover surprises in life's chaos.
In a world where life is delightfully messy, uncover the unexpected creators of chaos. This engaging board book invites young readers to guess who made each mess, challenging assumptions and celebrating diversity. With lively illustrations, explore the joy and unpredictability of family life. Perfect for sharing with little ones, it’s a playful journey through the surprises of everyday messes.
“Good clean fun.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred Life is messy. And sometimes, the person making the mess will surprise you! Sparse text and family scenes from a diverse group of people break expected stereotypes and celebrate the messiness of life in this board book. Debut author Maria D’Haene uses a question and answer format, encouraging readers to guess who makes each mess, and often challenges assumptions. Charlie Eve Ryan’s warm, lively art shows both the chaos of messes and the joys of life shared with loved ones. Perfect for sharing with and reading aloud to babies, toddlers and preschoolers, this board book makes a great gift for new parents and their little ones.
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