A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a perfect story about embracing life’s messes!

Why we like it: I loved how McDonnell created a story and art around real jelly and peanut butter stains and crayon markings. He shows that stories are endearing because they are “messy.” This book will inspire the “writer” in young readers.