Messy Bessey's School Desk — 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.

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.

When Messy Bessey starts to clean up her desk at school, she inspires the rest of the class to clean up the entire room.