THE BIG MESS: A Deliciously Funny Story of Siblings Learning to Get Along by Justin Whitmel Earley & illustrated by Janna Mattia

Hardcover $18.99
ISBN: 9780310166375
ZonderKidz

My thoughts: This is an absolutely adorable children's picture book filled with soft, lively illustrations full of joy, mess, action, and splendiferous fun. A bizarre family with Mouse as big brother and Moose as little brother. Mouse cooks and creates dessert goodies and Moosie is flamboyantly active and destructive. 

Frustrated Mouse yells and screams at Moosie when his beautiful desert creations are ruined. There is so much mess!

And then a bright idea on how they can work together to create wonderful deserts is born and everyone benefits.

A really cute story told in rhyme that teaches a wonderful lesson of sibling cooperation and how to just simply get alone with each other and work together.

Here are a couple pages from the book.... read by Vera....

 

About the book: Welcome to the world of The Big Mess! This adventure-filled picture book from bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley is packed with humor, chaos, and of course, a big mess! This heartwarming and relatable story about two siblings who must learn to get along reminds readers that, no matter how messy, life is better when shared with the ones you love. Follow along as big brother Mouse tries to bake the perfect dessert, only to be interrupted by his energetic yet clumsy, baby brother Moose. No matter how Mouse tries to avoid it, catastrophe strikes whenever Moose comes near, and every “perfect” dessert gets destroyed! Can Mouse learn how to navigate his relationship with his baby brother and come to appreciate Moose’s uniqueness and spirit?

About the book: Welcome to the world of The Big Mess! This adventure-filled picture book from bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley is packed with humor, chaos, and of course, a big mess! This heartwarming and relatable story about two siblings who must learn to get along reminds readers that, no matter how messy, life is better when shared with the ones you love. Follow along as big brother Mouse tries to bake the perfect dessert, only to be interrupted by his energetic yet clumsy, baby brother Moose. No matter how Mouse tries to avoid it, catastrophe strikes whenever Moose comes near, and every “perfect” dessert gets destroyed! Can Mouse learn how to navigate his relationship with his baby brother and come to appreciate Moose’s uniqueness and spirit?

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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. #bigmess #siblingsbook #justinwhitmelearley #kidsbook #summerreading  @zonderkidz @justinwhitmelearley @jannamattia