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Lauren's List: If Your Kid Loves The Big Mess, Try These 6 Picture Books

Jun 10, 2025
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Summer is a great time to read with your kids! Don't forget, reading aloud is still a wonderful idea even if your children can already read independently. If your kids love The Big Mess, they're sure to love these exuberant, joyful picture books. Enjoy!


Wiggle Waggle by Jonathan London, Illus. by Michal Rex




Check your library or thriftbooks.com for this fun book for littler ones aged 0-4, it's out of print!


Jamberry by Bruce Degan





The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman, Illus. by Marla Frazee





Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner by Gareth Edwards, Illus. by Guy Parker-Rees





The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon Lord with Janet Burroway





What are some of your kids' favorite fun picture books? We'd love to hear from you on Instagram @justinwhitmelearley or @laurenmakeslists.


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linda WU
linda WU
3 days ago

It takes serious design structure to turn chaotic moments into something joyful—much like a good wheelchair manufacturer engineering smooth balance into complex frames. Love this curation!

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4 days ago

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Parcon
Parcon
7 days ago

Love this list! We’re huge fans of Jamberry in our house—the rhythm is so catchy my kids still recite it. Another messy favorite we can’t get enough of is We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins. The chaos is real but so funny! Thanks for the great summer reading inspiration. 📚✨ https://remont-bampera.com

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Oct 30

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Oct 27

Emphasizes that reading aloud remains highly beneficial for child Space Waves development, even after children learn to read independently.

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