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Two sisters spend a cozy day at home making messes. Through them all, they share many moments of joy and creativity.

From delicious meals and cozy forts to impromptu band performances and elegant tea parties, these siblings discover that a mess can lead to many special moments. Illustrating both the highs and lows of the day, this book welcomes creative expression and the invaluable lessons and memories that arise from playful exploration.

With bouncy and rhyming language, What Can a Mess Make? inspires us to embrace imagination and make some messes ourselves. Bee Johnson's warm illustrations capture the essence of play, inviting readers to linger in the beautiful messes of each page.

Review
"Just as life's lemons can be turned into lemonade, god-awful messes can make masterpieces. So demonstrates What Can a Mess Make?, Bee Johnson's expertly executed debut picture book in rhyme." Shelf Awareness (starred review)

Review
"Rhyming text and charmingly clutter-filled scenes capture both the ingredients and the fun that can come from making a mess... A childhood scamper through simple pleasures of sibling fun." School Library Journal

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"The sisters' love shines through as they work out new solutions in this house that looks like a place where creativity is valued. The illustrations include many details to expand on the spare, rhythmic text... As these lively girls invite the reader to take part in their marvelous mess, who knows what they might make next?" Booklist

About the Author
Bee Johnson was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She studied illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and has worked as a commercial and editorial illustrator since 2010. Her client list includes the New York Times, Warby Parker and the Guardian. She lives in the Northeast with her husband, their two daughters and a beagle named Banjo. What Can A Mess Make? is Bee’s first picture book.