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“A lighthearted tale perfect for setting little ones on the path to good trouble. . .The playful and brightly colored illustrations match the book’s cheerful mood. Ideal for storytime, this one will also help kids develop social-emotional skills.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“[Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess provides] techniques for behavioral and emotional development, such as examples of healthy communication between parents and children, the importance of apology, working together, and breathing techniques for calming down . . . lovely to see a Nigerian American child in the lead of a story celebrating a West African dish.”

—Booklist

Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess

Written by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
Illustrated by Joey Spiotto
Published by Philomel Books

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Little Luvvie loves her mom. She loves her sister. And she loves doing nice things for other people.

But what happens when doing something nice means breaking some rules? Little Luvvie is about to find out.

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Primary ISBN: 9780593526095
Publication Date: May 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States (Chicago IL)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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