Make A Mess: How Messy Moments Help Us Grow

By Lola Frapp

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 learningGrowth mindset and perseveranceProblem-solving, resilience, and emotional developmentSTEM-inspired thinking through building, testing, and rebuildingIndependence, responsibility, and self-discoveryA relatable story for kids who love to explore, invent, and get a little messy

Why parents, teachers, and kids love Make A Mess: Perfect for storytime, classroom read-alouds, and social-emotional learning (SEL) discussionsEncourages curiosity, confidence, and creativityA sweet, funny, and affirming read for young builders, problem-solvers, and big feelersMakes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, and early childhood milestonesFilled with illustrations, making it a fun picture book for childrenBONUS: Includes five fun, screen-free indoor activities inspired by the story-designed to spark imagination, encourage creativity, and bring the messy magic of Jerry's world into your own home

With cozy illustrations, a lovable main character, and a message that will stick with readers long after the last page, Make A Mess is the perfect picture book for encouraging big ideas, brave mistakes, and joyful cleanups.
Because growing up isn't always neat-and that's the best part.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FD41XH5F
• ISBN13: 9798281184359
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"