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  Wreck This Journal

  by Keri Smith

  For anyone who's ever wished to, but had trouble starting, keeping, or finishing a journal or sketchbook comes Wreck This Journal , an illustrated book that features a subversive collection of prompts, asking readers to muster up their best mistake- and mess-making abilities to fill the pages of the book (and destroy them). Acclaimed illustrator Keri Smith encourages journalers to engage in "destructive"... (more)
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  The Puppy Place

  Pugsley (The Puppy Place)

  by Ellen Miles

  Lizzie and Charles Peterson love puppies. Even though they finally have their very own puppy, Buddy, Lizzie still can't get enough time with dogs. She helps her Aunt Amanda at her doggie day care center as often as she can. At the doggie day care, Lizzie meets a pesky but lovable pug named Pugsley. Pugsley is adorable, but he didn't earn the nickname Mr. Pest for nothing and his owners decide he's too much of a... (more)
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  Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest!

  by Judith Viorst

  It's hard being practically perfect and having the world's messiest younger sister. Big sister is constantly urging Sophie to be neat -- "like me, Olivia" -- but whether at home, at school, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or even at the beach, Sophie is a disaster. Still, as big brother, Jake, and their parents keep reminding Olivia, Sophie does have some redeeming qualities. Sophie joins the legendary... (more)
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  Journal Spilling: Mixed-Media Techniques for Free Expression

  by Diana Trout

  At its core, Journal Spilling is about incorporating journaling and art making into daily life, all the while encouraging a carefree, non-judgmental approach. In addition to step-by-step instruction for getting started in 25 media techniques (watercolor, resist, ink, transfers and more!), you will be guided through exercises to help with writing. The exercises are broken down into accessible parts that can be... (more)
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  Not Me!

  by Nicola Killen

  The house has been turned upside down! There's paint on the walls, tire tracks on the carpet, and peas all over the floor. But who's been making so much mess? Can you guess?
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  She Did It!

  by Jennifer A. Ericsson

  Antics galore capture the everyday challenge of having siblings Who did it? Four sisters – different ages, different interests, but all bursting with energy – are about to bounce, leap, trip, and tumble right into trouble. As they charge full speed ahead into their high-spirited day – grabbing brushes, squeezing paste, splashing water in their haste, washing faces, combing hair, soggy towels tossed everywhere... (more)
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  Splat

  by Eric Walters

  There is more than one way to toss a tomato. (20080301)
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  Little Oink

  by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

  From the creators of Little Pea and Little Hoot comes this tidy tale of a decidedly different pig. Little Oink is a neat little fellow. Clean clean clean that's all he wants to do. But Mama and Papa won't have it! They say in order to be a proper pig he has to learn to make a proper mess. "Don't come out until your room is a pigsty " says Papa Pig. "I won't have any child of mine going out looking so neat and... (more)
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  My Messy Room (My First Hello Reader!)

  by Mary Packard

  A little girl shows off her messy room and entices every child to read this book themselves. Rhyming, easy-to-read text, exuberant illustrations, flash cards for every word in the story, and educational activities. Part of the My First Hello Reader! series.
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  Mr. Men and Little Miss

  Mr. Messy

  by Roger Hargreaves

  Mr. Messy is in a pickle when Mr. Neat and Mr. Tidy come to call.
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  Messy Spirituality

  by Mike Yaconelli

  What!? You're not perfect? That's all right, God loves you anyway. He even loves the author of this book, and he's really a mess. There is a spirituality for people who often don't feel very spiritual and it will bring you closer to God. Find it in this book.
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  Kid Tea

  by Elizabeth Ficocelli

  Monday, fun day, mud-pies-in-the-sun day. What do you get when you dunk two muddy kids in a bathtub full of clean water? Kid Tea! The water in the tub changes color to match the food the brother and sister ate or the things they played with during the day. Brown for mud, purple for popsicles - a different color of "kid tea" for each day of the week! Kids will enjoy the repetitive, sing-song text: "dunk... (more)
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  Smelly Bill

  by Daniel Postgate

  Bill the dog loved smelly things like muddy ponds and rubbish bins. Disgusting stuff he'd stick his snout in, sniff and snort and roll about in. Will the arrival of cleaning fanatic Aunt Bleach put an end to his smelly ways or will Bill live to stink another day?
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  Richard Scarry's A Day at the Fire Station (Look-Look)

  by Richard Scarry

  Drippy and Sticky the house painters have come to paint the Busytown Fire Station. But with Smokey and the other brave firefighters rushing in and out to rescue people, there are quite a few wet paint mishaps! Filled with information about firefighters and Scarry’s sense of fun, this book is sure to delight young readers everywhere.
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  My Map Book

  by Sara Fanelli

  In each spread of this bold and humorous picture book, available for the first time since 1995, children can examine their place in the world around them through detailed and engaging maps. Twelve beautifully illustrated maps such as Map of My Day and Map of My Tummy will fascinate children. When finished reading the book, children can unfold the jacket -- it turns into a poster-size map!
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  Little Critter

  Just a Mess

  by Mercer Mayer

  In this hilarious picture-book tale, the very popular Little Critter is forced to clean up his room in order to find his lost baseball mitt. His way of dealing with the mess is fast and funny -- and ultimately successful!
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  Pigsty (bkshelf) (Scholastic Bookshelf)

  by Mark Teague

  Wendell Flutz’s room isn’t a mess. It’s a total pigsty. But Wendell’s mother can’t get him to clean it up.Wendell doesn’t think the mess is so awful. In fact, he doesn’t even mind it when one day he discovers a real pig sitting on his bed!
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  Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo: Book 9

  Any Way You Slice It

  by Nancy Krulik

  Katie offers to help the owner of her favorite pizza shop run a pizza-eating contest. But when Katie turns into Louie the chef, how will the pizzas for the contest get made? Katie's clueless! She's never cooked anything without her mom before! Illustrated by John & Wendy.
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  Mrs. Clean Jean's Housekeeping with Kids: Family Pickup Lines (and Household Routines) That Work with Less Work from You

  by Tara Aronson

  Got Kids? Get Mrs. Clean Jean's Housekeeping with Kids! From staying sane while sharing a bathroom (whether with teens or with toddlers in the throes of toilet training) to getting the kids to pitch in on laundry day (and keep the darks separate!), Mrs. Clean Jeans brings a wealth of tried-and-true tactics to the rescue. Her motto is "You didn't make this mess all by yourself, so why should you have to clean... (more)
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  The Berenstain Bears First Time Storybooks: Book 10

  The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room

  by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

  "The room shared by Brother and Sister is a mess because the cubs argue over who should neaten up instead of working together. Sure to make toddlers smile while they absorb an implied lesson."-- Publishers Weekly.