Jess and the Monstrous Mess - by Penny Nolan (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Jess has a big problem: her room is a mess! One day, that mess gets so big that it comes alive and turns into a mischievous monster named Herbie, who scares Jess' guinea pig, Pipsie, into hiding. How will they ever find her pet among the clutter? In Jess and the Monstrous Mess, you'll see how fun cleaning can actually be and learn that through teamwork, anything is possible"--

Book Synopsis

Jess has a big problem: her room is a mess! One day, that mess gets so big that it comes alive and turns into a mischievous monster named Herbie, who scares Jess' guinea pig, Pipsie, into hiding. How will they ever find her pet among the clutter? In Jess and the Monstrous Mess, you'll see how fun cleaning can actually be and learn that through teamwork, anything is possible.

Review Quotes

"The story shows that imagination, creativity, teamwork, and collaboration can make a less-than-exciting chore much more bearable and even fun. The whimsical illustrations by Elmira Eskandariare enhance the story and captivate the reader's imagination. Full of heartwarming moments and loads of creativity, this tale will have readers laughing and cheering for Jess until the very end. Jess and the Monstrous Mess will become a fast favorite for storytime and bedtime as well." -Reviewed by P. Rosenthal for Readers' Favorite