Who Made This Mess?

Mud splattered everywhere, tangled-up wool in huge piles, and carrot tops strewn about—what in the world is happening in this animal village? It’s quite a mystery! But thanks to rhyming clues, everyone will be able to easily guess the animal culprits—or will they? In this laugh-out-loud, expectation-defying picture book, Laura Gehl (May Saves the Day and The Hiking Viking) uses a rhyming mystery to help readers adjust their outlook, keep an open mind, and learn not to make assumptions.

Interest Level: K-2 / Reading Level: Ages 4-8

About the Author 

Laura Gehl is the award-winning author of numerous picture books, including One Big Pair of Underwear (Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended Title, International Literacy Association Honor Book, Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice); the Peep and Egg series (Parents’ Choice Recommendation, Amazon Editors’ Pick, Children’s Choice Book Award Finalist); and I Got a Chicken for my Birthday (Kirkus Best Picture Books selection). Laura lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her husband and four children.

About the Illustrator 

Aleksandar Stojsic graduated from Novi Sad Academy of Arts in 2006. He is a prolific character designer and children’s book illustrator who has been producing humorous illustrations for clients for over 2 decades. He has worked with many leading publishers and animators around the world, and is proudly represented by Lemonade Illustration Agency.