I Love Messes! (Just Being Me #3)
by Robie H. Harris; Illustrated by Nicole Hollander
Published by Little, Brown and Company
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
Most children love making messes. It's an adventure in exploring the depths and reaches of creativity. Some messes are little ones but the messes in I Love Messes! by Robie Harris grow bigger with each page turned.
Red magic marker on tables and faces is one thing, but drawing on the table with yogurt, smashing an egg on the floor along with milk, catsup and mustard and dancing in it is another.
Daddy is not happy about the messes and explains appropriate behavior to his daughter. And then father and daughter clean up the mess together. And when sleep overcomes the girl who likes messes, guess what she dreams about!
I liked I Love Messes! because it is from the viewpoint of the child. And I appreciated the involved father who listened, explained and understood. The illustrations are colorful, lively and inviting. Children will love this book.
Armchair Interviews says: A fun read, but following the read, further explanation with your child about making messes might be a good idea! It might save you from a really big surprise.