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

  • Jun 10, 2025
  • 1 min read

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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15 Comments


Ansar Javeed
Ansar Javeed
3 days ago

يوفر فضاء الاولياء بيئة إلكترونية حديثة تساعد على متابعة مختلف الأنشطة التعليمية للتلاميذ. كما تتيح المنصة الوصول إلى المعلومات المهمة التي تدعم نجاح الأبناء وتحسين مستواهم الدراسي.

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Sawdah Salib
Sawdah Salib
May 22

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Goodmedia Nu
Goodmedia Nu
May 15

I loved the selection of messy-themed picture books! earn to die I'm curious, though—how do you think these stories impact a child's understanding of creativity and chaos? Do you see any long-term effects on their play habits?

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toootaa1210v
May 07

Mình có lần lướt đọc mấy trao đổi trên mạng شيخ روحاني thì thấy nhắc nên cũng tò mò mở ra xem thử cho biết. Mình không tìm hiểu sâu rauhane chỉ xem qua trong thời gian ngắn để quan sát bố cục s3udy cách sắp xếp các mục và trình bày nội dung tổng thể. Cảm giác là các phần được trình bày khá gọn, các mục rõ ràng nên đọc lướt cũng không bị rối Berlinintim, với mình như vậy là đủ để nắm   tin cơ bản rồi. q8yat

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Stig Tom
Stig Tom
Apr 28

This is very interesting, I enjoyed reading this, many thanks!

Trees Hate You

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