In "Why Do I Have to Make My Bed?: Or, a History of Messy Rooms," Wade Bradford explores the humorous and relatable journey of maintaining a tidy room through the eyes of a child. The story delves into the age-old conflict between kids and parents regarding cleanliness, using imaginative scenarios and historical contexts to illustrate how messy rooms have been viewed throughout the ages. With playful illustrations, Bradford emphasizes the importance of responsibility and the value of organization, all while inviting readers to appreciate the charm of a little chaos. The narrative is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making it a delightful read for children and parents alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Tricycle Press .

Wade Bradford's picture books include Why Do I Have to Make My Bed?, illustrated by Johanna van der Sterre and Around the World in a Bathtub, illustrated by Micha Archer. Wade lives with his family in California, USA, where he teaches English and directs plays with a local theatre company. In addition to writing children's books, Wade is a playwright with over twenty plays to his credit. Find him online at wadebradford. com and on Twitter as @dramaplays. Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children, including Library Lion, written by Michelle Knudsen, Weslandia and City Circus, both written by Paul Fleischman, and Me, All Alone at the End of the World, written by M. T. Anderson. He lives with his wife and children in Maine, USA. Find Kevin online at kevinhawkes. com.