Huggly's Big Mess

Huggly #6

by Tedd Arnold

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Tedd grew up with three brothers. His family lived on a farm in Pennsylvania for several years then returned to Elmira until Tedd was ten years old. His father's work then required that they move to Gainesville, Florida. There, Tedd's first art lessons in an abandoned dentist's office over the Happy Hour pool hall eventually led to a fine arts degree from the University of Florida.

He and his wife, Carol, started their family in Tallahassee where Tedd worked as a commercial illustrator. Carol, a kindergarten teacher, drew Tedd's attention to children's books. Their first son, Walter, inspired his breakthrough picture book, NO JUMPING ON THE BED!.

He and his family now live in Elmira. His second son, William, now stars in NO MORE WATER IN THE TUB!, a sequel to his first book. He has now published over 50 books as author and illustrator.

Reviews

[L.E. Fidler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liam asked for some of these books last week. We’d had a hard week and needed fine joy. He was SO excited and tonight, since we are between books, we read this one bedtime.

Liam loved (although he wanted more baking!); the girls were unimpressed. They’re not really the target demographic here, tbf.

[Marilyn Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This a a cute fun book for young children. This book is short yet within its few words it allows the reader to explore and find a solution to the messy room that the alligator has. Not only does it help solve the characters problem but it puts in the mind on the reader that solving their own problems is possible and not as hard as it seems to be.