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Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess
A story about a little troublemaker with a big heart from the New York Times bestselling author and noted speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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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.
Written by the New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones with bright, bold art by Joey Spiotto, this funny, sweet story about a bighearted girl with the best of intentions is sure to become a family favorite.
Whoops!
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.
Written by the New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones with bright, bold art by Joey Spiotto, this funny, sweet story about a bighearted girl with the best of intentions is sure to become a family favorite.
40 pages, Hardcover
Published May 2, 2023
80 people want to read
About the author
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
10听books1,417听followersLuvvie Ajayi Jones is a 4-time NYT bestselling author, speaker and entrepreneur who thrives at the intersection of culture, business and leadership. She's CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Awe Luv Media, and founder of The Book Academy.
She has written 4 critically acclaimed bestselling books (including her banner book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual and her children鈥檚 book Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess), establishing her as a literary force with a powerful pen.
With a passion and proven track record of creating and launching successful books, Luvvie founded The Book Academy (TBA), as a platform to help others do the same. TBA is a masterclass and coaching suite designed to guide students from the initial idea to the final reality of a published book.
She has written 4 critically acclaimed bestselling books (including her banner book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual and her children鈥檚 book Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess), establishing her as a literary force with a powerful pen.
With a passion and proven track record of creating and launching successful books, Luvvie founded The Book Academy (TBA), as a platform to help others do the same. TBA is a masterclass and coaching suite designed to guide students from the initial idea to the final reality of a published book.
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May 12, 2023
Little Luvvie will always learn that she is worthy even though she doesn't always get things right. She walks away, saying, "Somebody still loves me even though I made a mess. Even though I got in trouble and didn't make the right decision, I am still okay."
I loved Little Luvvie and connected with her. The illustrations are lively, and the text is just right, which is hard to do in a picture book. It flows nicely, and I love the relationships between the characters. Kids need to know that sometimes being a mess is okay and is a loveable part of who they are and not a part to hide.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
I loved Little Luvvie and connected with her. The illustrations are lively, and the text is just right, which is hard to do in a picture book. It flows nicely, and I love the relationships between the characters. Kids need to know that sometimes being a mess is okay and is a loveable part of who they are and not a part to hide.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
May 28, 2023
Little Luvvie might make a mess in this debut picture book from Luvvie Ajayi Jones, but she鈥檚 sure adorable doing so! A little troublemaker, perhaps, but a little sweetheart too. I immediately fell in love with this character, thanks in large part to the illustrations but also because of the endearing tale that the author is telling.
Little Luvvie has a big heart and just wants to help her mom by fixing dinner鈥� well, ok she may have some selfish motives too. Namely, she wants jollof rice and since her mom has been too busy to make any, Little Luvvie decides she will fix it for all three of them. Big sister Kami is supposed to be watching her but she has homework to do and tells Luvvie it鈥檚 too many steps and to go read a book instead. Except that Luvvie really wants jollof rice! As you might expect, shenanigans ensue 鈥� to the delight of readers of any age. I laughed more than once as I read through my copy, and I just wanted to pick Luvvie up and hug her. After she鈥檚 not covered in evidence of her cooking attempt, of course lol.
I loved how typical the big sister was (speaking as one myself) and how the mom handles the whole thing when she gets home. I loved the nods to the author鈥檚 Nigerian heritage and her own childhood experiences, and I loved how much the individual family members affirm each other, in spite of mistakes made. Additionally, the illustrations are absolutely perfect for this story. Vibrant and colorful, they enhance the text with little extras (my fave thing to see in picture book illustrations) and just generally leave readers smiling at the adorableness.
Bottom Line: Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess by Luvvie Ajayi Jones is super cute, lots of fun, and very sweet. Joey Spiotto鈥檚 illustrations add even more cuteness, fun, and sweetness to what鈥檚 already found in the text, and the combination of both delivers a picture book that鈥檚 sure to please children and adults alike. This belongs on shelves alongside classics like Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and the Ramona Quimby books, and in fact reminded me of each of those as I read. A mention of 鈥榞ood trouble鈥� can also lead to some valuable discussions between adult and child on using our unique personalities to make a difference in the world.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
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Little Luvvie has a big heart and just wants to help her mom by fixing dinner鈥� well, ok she may have some selfish motives too. Namely, she wants jollof rice and since her mom has been too busy to make any, Little Luvvie decides she will fix it for all three of them. Big sister Kami is supposed to be watching her but she has homework to do and tells Luvvie it鈥檚 too many steps and to go read a book instead. Except that Luvvie really wants jollof rice! As you might expect, shenanigans ensue 鈥� to the delight of readers of any age. I laughed more than once as I read through my copy, and I just wanted to pick Luvvie up and hug her. After she鈥檚 not covered in evidence of her cooking attempt, of course lol.
I loved how typical the big sister was (speaking as one myself) and how the mom handles the whole thing when she gets home. I loved the nods to the author鈥檚 Nigerian heritage and her own childhood experiences, and I loved how much the individual family members affirm each other, in spite of mistakes made. Additionally, the illustrations are absolutely perfect for this story. Vibrant and colorful, they enhance the text with little extras (my fave thing to see in picture book illustrations) and just generally leave readers smiling at the adorableness.
Bottom Line: Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess by Luvvie Ajayi Jones is super cute, lots of fun, and very sweet. Joey Spiotto鈥檚 illustrations add even more cuteness, fun, and sweetness to what鈥檚 already found in the text, and the combination of both delivers a picture book that鈥檚 sure to please children and adults alike. This belongs on shelves alongside classics like Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and the Ramona Quimby books, and in fact reminded me of each of those as I read. A mention of 鈥榞ood trouble鈥� can also lead to some valuable discussions between adult and child on using our unique personalities to make a difference in the world.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
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May 7, 2023
Cute read with a positive message for your kiddos!
November 8, 2023
I love how this book introduces to kids what it means to make good trouble vs. just making trouble.
September 22, 2023
The intended audience is preschool through 3rd grade, but still lets the reader enjoy even if they are older than those grade levels.
The main topic is a little girl named Luvvie who wants to cook dinner for her family while her mom is out and is at home with her older sister. Luvvie knows doing this is against the rules, yet she proceeds as she wants to do something nice for her mom. She makes a mess and her older sister tells her to stop and that she will clean the mess before their mother comes home. Luvvie again does not listen and makes a larger mess. The book ends with her mom, sister and her cleaning together bonding over learning a lesson of following the rules that are age appropriate for safety reasons.
I chose this book because the author was born in Nigeria, then moved to Chicago at age nine. I found her by chance at my local library and enjoyed the book and her inclusion of some food known as jollof rice native to her birthplace, Nigeria.
The main topic is a little girl named Luvvie who wants to cook dinner for her family while her mom is out and is at home with her older sister. Luvvie knows doing this is against the rules, yet she proceeds as she wants to do something nice for her mom. She makes a mess and her older sister tells her to stop and that she will clean the mess before their mother comes home. Luvvie again does not listen and makes a larger mess. The book ends with her mom, sister and her cleaning together bonding over learning a lesson of following the rules that are age appropriate for safety reasons.
I chose this book because the author was born in Nigeria, then moved to Chicago at age nine. I found her by chance at my local library and enjoyed the book and her inclusion of some food known as jollof rice native to her birthplace, Nigeria.
December 3, 2024
Wow, a modern story where the mom reinforces her rules instead of praising her child for disobeying! Lol. This is a sweet story about a kid who wants to help, but learns the hard way that there's a right and wrong way to go about it
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