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The Big Mess

Published
May 2025
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
Pages
32

About This Book

Welcome to the world of The Big Mess! This adventure-filled picture book from bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley, Habits of the Household, 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?

The Big Mess is:
Filled with humor and lots of loveA lesson in giving grace and being patient with one anotherThe perfect family read-aloud for bedtime or anytimeA helpful story for navigating sibling relationships and learning to enjoy and get along with others despite their differences
Written in engaging and fun rhyme and features illustrations by Janna Mattia.

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First Edition May 2025 Zonderkidz ISBN13 9780310166375 ISBN10 0310166373
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May 2025 Zonderkidz ISBN13 9780310166382 ISBN10 0310166381
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May 2025 -- Not Selected ISBN10 B0D8VLBC78
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May 2025 -- Not Selected ISBN10 B0D92TF4LD
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