This is a lovely book, with a great message all about the need to keep things tidy, but it also shows children that if a job seems too big, to do things one step at at time. My 4 and 6 year olds loved the colourful pictures and I found the rhyming flowed well. In particular my children liked to compare Max’s messy house at the beginning and his clean house at the end and flicked back and forth looking for differences.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for this free book

This book is perfect for a family to read to their kids at home as well as a teacher to read to an elementary level class. This book shows that it is ok when there is a mess but teachers them to clean up. Not it also makes cleaning up look fun. This book made me so happy when I read it.

These little monster books are just so cute! I think they are really good for children to learn from and the illustrations and expressions of these lil monsters are darling!

I REALLY loved The Messiest Monster on Mill Street! It follows Max, a young monster, who never slows down to pick up after himself. I have was always a messy little kid, and I liked the way it was presented in Max without too much shame. It encouraged him to tame the mess, but didn't talk down to Max.

The illustrations are adorable, and I can definitely see kiddos loving the Mill Street monsters. Thanks to NetGalley, Sarah Sparks, and ViaNova Productions for the chance to read and review. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Meet Max the messiest monster. He has piles of messes that come to life and attack him. This is a good book to introduce children to learning how to pick up after themselves. The illustrations and names of the messes will delight any child.

Cute illustrations and rhyming made this book fun. A perfect bedtime read!

I appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

If monsters are this adorable, no kid would ever be afraid of any monsters below the bed.

Max might be messiest monster but he is fast learner too. He learns how to not make a mess around him and keep his surroundings clean.

This series is so good to read with young kids. They love that the monsters here are not scary at all.

Thank you very much Netgalley and ViaNova for ARC in exchange of an honest review.

Cute story with fun illustrations and a very nice message. My 5-year-old granddaughter said it was great!

Max is messy.
Max deserves to be loved.
The mess turns on against Max (what differentiates this book of similarly themed books; hence it’s not didactic).
Cute drawings.

A wonderful book! The illustrations are a lot of fun and the text is written in rhymes. The writing style reminds me of the Dr. Seuss books and were delightful to read. The story is simple and easy to understand: the monster is messy and leaves everything around. One day, his mess got so big that he got swallowed by it! He realized how gross the mess is and vows, never to let this happen again!

My kid is a messy one and this was a great way to start addressing the offshore and make him realize that he n he's to pick up after himself.

Grabbed this precious little book to read to my 3 y/o grandson who absolutely loved it! I'm going to have to read it over and over, I can see it already!

Thanks NetGalley and ViaNova Productions for this sweet complimentary copy!

This book was super cute. I can totally relate as my kids are super messy. I hope kids learn that having a clean room is a good way to live your life.

I loved the artwork in this book. The colors are bright and cheerful. And I loved that the story rhymed; that always makes it more enjoyable to read aloud as a parent. And the story itself was silly, so kids will enjoy it, but also helps teach a useful lesson.

‘The Messiest Monster on Mill Street’ by Sarah Sparks is another delightful read. This story is perfect for teaching children the importance of cleaning up after themselves. With a wonderful plot, lovable characters, and stunning illustrations, it’s sure to be a hit with young readers.

Plot: ★★★★★
The plot is fantastic, offering a story that children will thoroughly enjoy. It effectively conveys the message about the importance of tidiness and taking responsibility for one’s own space in a fun and engaging way. The storyline is well-structured and maintains interest throughout.

Characters: ★★★★★
Another adorable monster appears, and children are sure to love this messy but endearing creature. The character's journey towards learning the value of cleaning up is relatable and provides a great lesson for young readers.

Illustrations: ★★★★★
The illustrations are once again gorgeous, with vibrant and detailed artwork that brings the story to life. Each page is filled with colourful and expressive illustrations that perfectly complement the narrative. The artwork enhances the reader’s experience and makes the book visually captivating.

Engagement: ★★★★★
The book is highly engaging, with a captivating plot and charming characters that keep children hooked from start to finish. The relatable storyline ensures that young readers remain interested and entertained, making it a great choice for repeated readings.

Readability: ★★★★★
‘The Messiest Monster on Mill Street’ has excellent readability, featuring clear and rhythmic text that flows smoothly. It’s an ideal read-aloud book, perfect for storytime at home or in the classroom. The language is accessible and enjoyable for both children and adults.

Enjoyment: ★★★★★
Overall, this book is very enjoyable and highly relatable. Children will find the messy monster endearing and the story’s message about cleanliness meaningful. The combination of a fun plot, lovable characters, and beautiful illustrations makes it a highly enjoyable read.

‘The Messiest Monster on Mill Street’ by Sarah Sparks is a highly recommended read for children. Its engaging plot, adorable characters, stunning illustrations, and great readability make it a standout book for teaching important life lessons in a fun and entertaining way. This book is sure to be a favourite with young readers and their parents, providing both enjoyment and valuable lessons about tidiness and responsibility.

I can’t recommend these books enough, especially for teachers using social emotional learning groups.

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 was a super cute and funny read. readers will enjoy this one and relate to Max and his messy habits. With its bright and colourful illustrations young children will be engaged in the story and learn an important lesson about being tidy and keeping things neat. A great addition to any classroom library.

This book was adorable! I loved the illustrations, and I can definitely relate with Max - the messiest monster. I get anxious when chores have piled up and seem daunting. This was such a cute story to show children and adults that as overwhelming as a task can seem, you can tackle it one step at a time,

I received a DRC from ViaNova Productions via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

great book to teach kids how to tidy up after themselves, it rhymes throughout and the illustrations are bright and creative. would definitely recommend i have put into my amazon wish list to by for my nephew for his birthday.

Another cute Mill Street Monster book! Max struggling to stay tidy is a struggle that oh so many kids (and adults!) can relate to.

I loved the illustrations paired with short, rhyming lines of text. It acknowledged how frustrating the issue was for Max, and how he then overcame this struggle. It is perfect for parents or teachers to read and talk through with their own messy kids.

This book would have convinced me to keep a clean room as a kid.

The visuals, the storyline, the literal kid horror. Max was running for his life. This was so creatively written, and even though it was more "funny" than scary; it teaches children a valuable lesson about keeping their space clean through the "misfortune" of other. It showed a step by step process of how Max rectified the situation and his plans to prevent this in the future.

I would def keep a copy of this on hand for small children to learn the importance of cleaning up - proactively.

I volunteered to read a copy of this ARC through NetGalley.