Robin’s Review of Bella Brown’s Messier Than Messy Room

Title: Bella Brown’s Messier Than Messy Room

Author: J.W. Zarek

Genres: Children’s Books on House & Home

Source: Kindle

Bella Brown’s Messier Than Messy Room

Eight-year-old Bella Brown loves drawing butterflies, but cleaning her room? Not so much! When Mom says Bella can’t visit the new butterfly garden until her messier-than-messy room is tidy, it seems like an impossible task. But help arrives in an unexpected phone call from Grandma Yetta!

With Grandma’s loving guidance, what starts as a dreaded chore becomes a delightful adventure. One mountain of clothes, four stuffed animals, a tower of games, and a bed to make – can Bella conquer the mess before butterfly garden time? Together, grandmother and granddaughter discover that even the biggest tasks become manageable when broken into smaller steps, sprinkled with love and encouragement.

Robin’s Review

Eight-year-old Bella Brown would rather sketch butterflies than tackle the disaster zone that is her bedroom. When her mom lays down the law. No butterfly garden until the mess is handled, Bella thinks she’s doomed. Enter Grandma Yetta, who swoops in over the phone with gentle guidance, encouragement, and a sprinkle of love. Together, they turn what feels like a mountain of clutter into a step-by-step adventure.

This is such a sweet, relatable story for kids and caregivers alike. The lesson is simple but powerful: big tasks don’t have to be scary if you break them down and ask for help when you need it. The relationship between Bella and her grandmother shines, giving the story warmth and heart. And those illustrations? Bright, fun, and full of personality, kids will want to point out details on every page.

I especially liked how the book strikes a balance between teaching responsibility and showing kids it’s perfectly okay to lean on the people who love you. By the time Bella makes it to the butterfly garden, the story has already gifted readers a sense of accomplishment.

Final take: A charming, easy-to-read picture book perfect for ages 4–8. It’s not just about cleaning a room, it’s about encouragement, independence, and the magic of family bonds.