Meet Messy Max

A silly-sweet story about big imaginations, messy rooms, and learning that every toy has its place.

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Published by My Child Grows Publishing

Max playing with toy cars in front of a colorful mountain of toys — Written by Maggie Merritt

A cleanup adventure!

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A Big Imagination. An Even Bigger Mess.

Max loves toys, games, blocks, trucks, and big adventures. But when his toys pile higher and higher, even Buddy can barely find a place to play.

With his furry friend beside him, Max learns to sort, stack, and put everything where it belongs—and discovers that taking care of his toys can be part of the fun.

“Max loves to play—but sooner or later, every adventure needs a cleanup.”

Playful Rhyming Story

A lively read-aloud filled with playful rhymes, humor, and heart.

Perfect for Ages 3–7

Made for preschoolers and young readers who love playful characters and funny adventures.

A Positive Message

Encourages children to clean up, work together, and take care of their belongings.

Messy Max smiling as he plays in his cozy playroom

Meet Max!

Who is Messy Max?

Big Imagination.
One Very Messy Room.

Max is a fun-loving little boy who can turn blocks, trucks, and toys into almost anything. He loves building, racing, pretending, and playing with Buddy. But when the toys take over his room, Max learns that putting everything in its place makes it easier to play, imagine, and have fun.

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Book Two in Maggie Merritt’s Silly-Sweet Stories

Meet Messy Max is the second book in Maggie Merritt’s Silly-Sweet Stories, a playful picture-book series that helps young children navigate familiar childhood challenges with humor, heart, and lovable characters.

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