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Reviewed by Emma Megan for Readers' Favorite
The Messy Monster by Michelle Gilchrist Marcus is a helpful and delightful children's picture book structured in two parts. The first part relates to all children across the globe. Children often lose things or forget where they put them, and when it's time to play with their favorite toys, they can't find them. The story reminds them how upsetting it can be to spend minutes or even hours searching for what they need and love. This book shows them the importance of cleaning up and not letting the mess become bigger and bigger because the Messy Monster can come and take their things away. The second part is about the 3-step Messy Monster plan. This 3-step plan is quite simple and helps children stay organized, so they will never again lose their favorite things to the Messy Monster.
The Messy Monster is a fantastic rhyming story for children and parents alike. Michelle Gilchrist Marcus delivers a practical, time-saving, and efficient routine to keep belongings in their proper places. This book is a must-read as it shows youngsters the importance of cleaning up after themselves and teaches them how to stay organized and always be ready to play, have fun, explore, go out, or go to school. Teaching young children to build this healthy routine will make them more independent, responsible, and confident over the long term. Children will develop new good habits and skills with the help of worksheets, labels, and the daily check chart found in this educational and wonderfully illustrated book. The Messy Monster is especially for young readers who struggle with executive functioning skills and ADHD.