Messy Time

Little ones build their gross- and fine-motor skills through play, touch, and—yes—making a big mess. With its bouncy, friendly approach, Messy Time encourages creativity, growth mindset, and messy play throughout the day.

This playful board book:

• Promotes Active Play: Messy time is growing time! Using simple words and silly illustrations, toddlers discover ways to experience joyful, messy play in different environments: in the kitchen, in the garden, and of course, in the bathtub!
• Promotes Unstructured Playtime: This fun-filled children’s book explores many ways to create rich sensory experiences for toddlers—from playing with art materials to playing in the mud, sand, and water.
• Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: Tips for making the most of messy play are included in the back of the book—including every adult's favorite part of messy time: clean-up time.

Toddler Tools® Board Books Series: features award-winning children's books that help toddlers and caregivers navigate daily transitions and routines with ease. From sharing and manners to cleaning up messes and regulating emotions, these positive board books are tools of encouragement for young learners during challenging moments and routines. Select titles are also available in Spanish bilingual editions.