A review by oldwindways
The Messiest Monster on Mill Street by Sypha Vendez, Sarah Sparks

lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Messiest Monster on Mill Street is a story about Max, how his mess gets out of control, and what he does to fix that.

My 5 & 7 year old both gave it 5 out of 5 stars.
The illustrations have a simple and endearing style, and the rhymes in the text make it fun for them to follow along.

Here are a few of the things they said about the story:
  • "How come he couldn't find his turtle when it was so easily visible?"
  • "The more you clean, the more you will be able to find things."
  • "He has really cute horns."
  • "I like the army of cookies."
  • "I didn't like how his clothes look; he's kind of messy."

It is a constant battle in our house to clean up toys when you are done playing with them or to put away art supplies, so this was a little bit on the nose.  I maintain hope that this can serve as a subtle reminder to my children that if Max can get his mess under control, so can they.

Note: I received a digital copy of this book in hopes of a review through NetGalley.