Ernie's Big Mess

by Sarah Roberts, Joe Mathieu (Illustrator)

Bert and Ernie argue over Ernie's messiness, so Ernie looks for another place to stay.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

33 pages, Hardcover

First published October 12, 1981

Reviews

[Marc Pagliuca · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ernie becomes unhoused due to his cleanliness affecting Bert’s mental health.

[meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

just found a copy of this in my library. the first book i learned to "read"... or memorized and pretended i could read. still as emotionally affecting as it used to be. xoxo.

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've got to admit, I was never into Sesame Street as a child and I never understood the whole concept of the strange nonhuman puppets. But now that I'm an adult, I find them a little charming in an ugly sort of way. Everyone knows an Ernie and a Bert. It shows kids to have patience with one another and to be considerate of their living, school or work spaces.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elmo is a huge hit at our house and his little cameo in this book is enough to keep it on the frequently re-read shelf.

[Annie Cat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to have a vinyl record of this story. Loved it.

[Willow]

I read this book a LONG time ago. I don't remember it, I just know that I read it.

[Chrystal]

This has become a night time favorite for Lucas. I think he just enjoys the way I read it to him!

[Kristine Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

This early reader works well for independent readers, as well as adults reading to children. A classic story line about accepting differences, apologizing, and how opposites can work together.

[IfCatsCouldRead · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mother read this to my siblings and I countless times when we were little. I like the moral of the story. No fight is worth losing your friendship.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute 'old' story

[Cws]

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[Allyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book from what I can remember!