Mess Pets

by Jill McElmurry

Hannah and Hilary are two sisters who just can't agree. Hannah revels in dirty clothes and jumbled heaps while Hilary has a place for everything. But when a furry, fun-loving creature grows from the depths of Hannah's mess, a jealous Hilary steals some of her sister's gooey gobs to create a fabulous "mess pet" of her own. Jill McElmurry's hilarious tale of two quibbling siblings and two peculiar pets takes off to a wild world where sloppy Peanut Butter and Jelly trees grow in the shadow of Dust Bunny Mountain—and where a sweet surprise and an important lesson await. Kids will adore this outrageously imaginative, unforgettable quest!

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Matthew Tuerk]

excellent cadence and illustrations for a kids' book. tweaks standard rhythms and has some inspired drawings

[Desiree]

Fun and colorful book about what happens when two sibling argue.