Messy Bessey's Holidays — Patricia C. McKissack / Pat McKissack

A fun and engaging way for young children to figure out concepts and solving problems on his or her own.

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Bessey and her mother bake cookies for Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah, and after cleaning up the kitchen, they distribute the treats to their neighbors.