Make A Mess

We all love a clean house-but some of childhood's most important lessons are learned with messy hands. Make a Mess reminds families that creativity, confidence, and discovery often begin when we're willing to let kids explore.

Make A Mess is a joyful, imaginative children's book about creativity, chaos, and the big life lessons hidden in messes.
Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers ages 1-8. Great for fans of Harold and the Purple Crayon, The Wonderful Things You Will Be, Not a Box, and other bestselling books about creativity, emotional growth, and problem-solving.


What if making a mess was the best way to grow?
Jerry wakes up early one Saturday morning with one big idea: build the boldest, tallest, most amazing indoor adventure his imagination can dream up. With building blocks, toy cars, stuffed animals, books, and blankets, he transforms his playroom into a rescue mission full of excitement, learning, and just a little bit of chaos.
But when the towers tumble and the mess takes over, Jerry discovers that he is learning to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and persevere.


Make A Mess is a must-have children's book that celebrates:

• Creative play and hands-on learning
• Growth mindset and perseverance
• Problem-solving, resilience, and emotional development
• STEM-inspired thinking through building, testing, and rebuilding
• Independence, responsibility, and self-discovery
• A relatable story for kids who love to explore, invent, and get a little messy!

• Perfect for storytime, classroom read-alouds, and social-emotional learning (SEL) discussions
• Encourages curiosity, confidence, and creativity
• A sweet, funny, and affirming read for young builders, problem-solvers, and big feelers
• Makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, and early childhood milestones
• Filled with illustrations, making it a fun picture book for children