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49 Excuses for Not Tidying Your Bedroom
Is your bedroom a tip?... Did you forget to tidy?... Can you hear the sound of parental footsteps getting closer and closer?... Here’s 49 (extremely silly) excuses for not tidying your bedroom!
Join the comical adventure of these mischievous kids who will try absolutely anything to get away with not tidying their bedrooms. With an illustration for each haphazard attempt, you're guaranteed to laugh, smirk, and chuckle for hours.
Disclaimer: reading this eBook will probably make you giggle, but won't help you get away with having a messy bedroom.
Recommended Age: 10+
Join the comical adventure of these mischievous kids who will try absolutely anything to get away with not tidying their bedrooms. With an illustration for each haphazard attempt, you're guaranteed to laugh, smirk, and chuckle for hours.
Disclaimer: reading this eBook will probably make you giggle, but won't help you get away with having a messy bedroom.
Recommended Age: 10+
61 pages, ebook
First published November 23, 2013
977 people are currently reading
474 people want to read
About the author
James Warwood
57 books51 followersJames Warwood is a writer and illustrator who lives on the borders of North Wales with his wife, two sons, and cactus (called Steve the Cactus).
He has a degree in Theology, which at the time seemed like a great idea, until he released he didn't want to become an RE Teacher. Instead, he writes laugh-out-loud middle grade fiction and non-fiction. He also fills them with his silly cartoons. He is the bestselling author of the EXCUSE ENCYCLOPEDIA and the TRUTH OR POOP SERIES.
James likes whiskey, squirrels, reading silly books, playing his bass guitar, and Greggs Sausage Rolls. He does not like losing at board games or having to writing about himself in the third person.
He has a degree in Theology, which at the time seemed like a great idea, until he released he didn't want to become an RE Teacher. Instead, he writes laugh-out-loud middle grade fiction and non-fiction. He also fills them with his silly cartoons. He is the bestselling author of the EXCUSE ENCYCLOPEDIA and the TRUTH OR POOP SERIES.
James likes whiskey, squirrels, reading silly books, playing his bass guitar, and Greggs Sausage Rolls. He does not like losing at board games or having to writing about himself in the third person.
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May 15, 2020
Just say no.
This book is atrocious, from parents as slaves and being sent to prison and making fun of mental illness (hearing voices and taking "crazy pills"). Another book written trying to jump in the Captain Underpants train, with the author not understanding the nuances of that style.
98% of the illustrations were horrid, again not understanding the nuances of a style. The drawings also had that fuzzy texture to them that images get if you "sharpen" them too much in a photo editor.
Too many inclusions of adult "humor" like Keith Moon driving a car into a swimming pool. I could go on and on. I should write a book called 49 excuses for not reading this book. There were maybe ten decent drawings and reasons that could be put into an acceptable book, but then it would only be worth about 49¢.
This book is atrocious, from parents as slaves and being sent to prison and making fun of mental illness (hearing voices and taking "crazy pills"). Another book written trying to jump in the Captain Underpants train, with the author not understanding the nuances of that style.
98% of the illustrations were horrid, again not understanding the nuances of a style. The drawings also had that fuzzy texture to them that images get if you "sharpen" them too much in a photo editor.
Too many inclusions of adult "humor" like Keith Moon driving a car into a swimming pool. I could go on and on. I should write a book called 49 excuses for not reading this book. There were maybe ten decent drawings and reasons that could be put into an acceptable book, but then it would only be worth about 49¢.
January 2, 2015
This book is written for children and has a quirky sense of humour that will no doubt appeal to fans of Wimpy Kid, Barry Loser and David Walliams.
There are 49 interesting excuses including illustrations that range from slightly silly to completely outrageous.
Even though I am an adult, I did smile a few times while reading this!
At the end, and excerpt of The Grotty Spoon book is included and it shows that gross out humour that some kids love.
Nice quick read for the kids.
There are 49 interesting excuses including illustrations that range from slightly silly to completely outrageous.
Even though I am an adult, I did smile a few times while reading this!
At the end, and excerpt of The Grotty Spoon book is included and it shows that gross out humour that some kids love.
Nice quick read for the kids.
April 23, 2015
49 Excuses for Not Tidying Your Bedroom is a great little book by James Warwood which has 49 great things you can tell your parents when they find out you haven't cleaned your room. Some of these excuses need props or little bit of work setting up, but they're all great ideas. They're all fairly unique (forgiving a few repetitive ones) and each of them have a fun little illustration. Overall, it's a great little book and any kid will love it!
March 26, 2017
Epic and spot on!
OK I fully admit it, I am seriously considering using some of these on my kids! Yes, I'm an adult. But who is to say I want to clean my room? I laughed along with my kids as we read this together. Its full of witty gems that make you giggle and smile. Such a great book for readers of any age!
OK I fully admit it, I am seriously considering using some of these on my kids! Yes, I'm an adult. But who is to say I want to clean my room? I laughed along with my kids as we read this together. Its full of witty gems that make you giggle and smile. Such a great book for readers of any age!
July 12, 2015
Perfect from start to finish.
So this is a fun little read accompanied by cute drawings... I will say educational and fresh with good humour. Credit to the author. I'm going to use #16
So this is a fun little read accompanied by cute drawings... I will say educational and fresh with good humour. Credit to the author. I'm going to use #16
October 6, 2016
Cool boook
This book made my cry with laughter it was so funny James warwood you are very funny I love this book lol!!!
This book made my cry with laughter it was so funny James warwood you are very funny I love this book lol!!!
May 25, 2017
meh. it was cute
February 8, 2020
Okay
It was boring not that good. I don't think I will read any other books of this author. It an okay read but not recommending it to anyone. It's not cool
It was boring not that good. I don't think I will read any other books of this author. It an okay read but not recommending it to anyone. It's not cool
January 13, 2022
pre teens will probably love it
So I read this because my ten year old niece was asked to tidy her room but instead of doing that she opened her kindle and downloaded this book. Unfortunately she forgot that Amazon email her mum with all books purchased even the free ones.
However, inspired by her rebellious ways I thought I’d get it myself and read it.
As an adult this is mildly amusing but I know it’s intended audience would find it so much more. I wish I could be a fly on the wall whilst some child tries these excuses out on an unsuspecting parent.
If I had kids I’d totally get this book and others in the series for them, a great way to encourage the fun and enjoyment of reading.
So I read this because my ten year old niece was asked to tidy her room but instead of doing that she opened her kindle and downloaded this book. Unfortunately she forgot that Amazon email her mum with all books purchased even the free ones.
However, inspired by her rebellious ways I thought I’d get it myself and read it.
As an adult this is mildly amusing but I know it’s intended audience would find it so much more. I wish I could be a fly on the wall whilst some child tries these excuses out on an unsuspecting parent.
If I had kids I’d totally get this book and others in the series for them, a great way to encourage the fun and enjoyment of reading.
March 13, 2019
This a collection of 49 excuses for kids to not tidy their room. Each excuse is accompanied by a simple drawing.
This is for kids but don't ask me what age group. I have been out of whichever group for a long time and don't know any young kids anymore. So, I might not remember what is funny to younger kids. Kids might like this but I don't think they would like all of them. When I worked in bookstores, it seemed kids went for a little wackier material than this. Also the simple drawings didn't really add anything to the excuses.
I found this as a free download so the price made it worth checking out but I can't really seeing myself giving this to kids.
This is for kids but don't ask me what age group. I have been out of whichever group for a long time and don't know any young kids anymore. So, I might not remember what is funny to younger kids. Kids might like this but I don't think they would like all of them. When I worked in bookstores, it seemed kids went for a little wackier material than this. Also the simple drawings didn't really add anything to the excuses.
I found this as a free download so the price made it worth checking out but I can't really seeing myself giving this to kids.
October 17, 2015
Forty-eight gets four stars
I didn't think I needed more excuses to not clean my room, but if I did this is where I would find them. Some even make sense. Well, not really, but any port in a storm. Besides one I can use being busy writing a review as an excuse for not tidying the room. Yeah, I'm busy writing a review.
I didn't think I needed more excuses to not clean my room, but if I did this is where I would find them. Some even make sense. Well, not really, but any port in a storm. Besides one I can use being busy writing a review as an excuse for not tidying the room. Yeah, I'm busy writing a review.
March 4, 2018
This is a fairly amusing little book giving various reasons for kids not to clean their rooms, a few of which would've been handy when I was a kid! Although I suspect my parents would've had a few smart answers for most if not all of these. I can see a lot of kids finding these really amusing and they did make me smile occasionally, sadly I'm well past using any of these excuses nowadays.
January 3, 2015
A short but fun read, and I'm even considering using one or two of the excuses to see how they go down (even though I'm an adult.) My only criticism would be that I saw a couple of quite embarrassing errors - one being 'then' instead of 'than'.
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December 24, 2015I did not find the excuses funny ... maybe it's some sort of an American thing a European like myself would never understand.
On the plus side, I did like the illustrations even if the writing (read: excuses) wasn't for me.
On the plus side, I did like the illustrations even if the writing (read: excuses) wasn't for me.
July 20, 2018
Cute fun book, made me laugh... some excuses were perhaps a little silly, but still funny and can't wait to my baby boy is old enough to share this fun little book with him.
February 24, 2019
Fab
Hi James
I am a big fan of your books especially the 49 excuses series!
Though some of the excuses in this book were a bit out there
Love you lots LUCY
Hi James
I am a big fan of your books especially the 49 excuses series!
Though some of the excuses in this book were a bit out there
Love you lots LUCY
June 24, 2025
it was a good book
Good book and I think it is worth a try and see what it does to your brain and the rest of your body
Good book and I think it is worth a try and see what it does to your brain and the rest of your body
December 7, 2025
Needed smth quick to catch up with my reading goal. Fun little book for children but just not my humour.
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February 14, 2023Hi, I'm the author and I thought I'd share some bonus content. Why? Because it's now been 10 years since I started doodling excuses and publishing them to the world.
Here's 3 bonus excuses for not tidying your bedroom to enjoy.
✏️BONUS #1 - New Yoga Position Excuse✏️
Can’t you tell? . .
. . . I’m in the middle of a yoga session. In fact, I’m so good I’ve invented my own yoga position (and mastered it). Tidying my room will ruin the inner tranquillity I’ve been working so hard to strengthen, plus the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is on.
✏️BONUS #2 - Spot Excuse✏️
I can’t tidy my bedroom . . .
. . . Why? Because if I move from this spot the world will end! So, I’m going to need you to get me a can of coke with a big straw and angle the TV towards me. The entire population of the world thanks you.
✏️BONUS #3 - Hide and Seek Excuse✏️
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! . . .
. . . I’m in the finals of the Hide and Seek World Championships. I can’t tidy my bedroom as this is my world-class hiding place. Wish me luck!
📝😉WANT MORE EXCUSES?😉📝
I've been busy!!! My pencil is down to the millimetres and my imagination tank is in desperate need of some Frobscottle.
There are over 150 BONUS excuses to be discovered in The Excuse Encyclopedia. All twelve books in the series, with all the bonus content, all on one massive book. And, you can get 25% the paperback edition by ordering direct from my author website.
Here's 3 bonus excuses for not tidying your bedroom to enjoy.
✏️BONUS #1 - New Yoga Position Excuse✏️
Can’t you tell? . .
. . . I’m in the middle of a yoga session. In fact, I’m so good I’ve invented my own yoga position (and mastered it). Tidying my room will ruin the inner tranquillity I’ve been working so hard to strengthen, plus the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is on.
✏️BONUS #2 - Spot Excuse✏️
I can’t tidy my bedroom . . .
. . . Why? Because if I move from this spot the world will end! So, I’m going to need you to get me a can of coke with a big straw and angle the TV towards me. The entire population of the world thanks you.
✏️BONUS #3 - Hide and Seek Excuse✏️
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! . . .
. . . I’m in the finals of the Hide and Seek World Championships. I can’t tidy my bedroom as this is my world-class hiding place. Wish me luck!
📝😉WANT MORE EXCUSES?😉📝
I've been busy!!! My pencil is down to the millimetres and my imagination tank is in desperate need of some Frobscottle.
There are over 150 BONUS excuses to be discovered in The Excuse Encyclopedia. All twelve books in the series, with all the bonus content, all on one massive book. And, you can get 25% the paperback edition by ordering direct from my author website.
January 15, 2021
I can see plenty of children being entertained by the excuses herein. They're imaginative and funny. They're let down, though, by one of my pet hates: sloppy grammar. Poor grammar is irritating and sometimes confusing in adult books. Poor grammar in children's books is unforgivable. Children are sponges. How can they possibly be expected to learn how to write properly if the books they read weren't written properly? I wouldn't recommend this book - free or not - until it is properly proofread... and punctuated!
October 1, 2019
I had needed something funny to read to kind of make my day. And this truly did help.
I never knew so many excuses could actually exist. Lol.
Wish I had read this book when I was younger, I would definitely use a few of these.
(Date(s) & Time(s) Read: 13th September 2019; 3:42pm to 14th September 2019; 2:23pm)
I never knew so many excuses could actually exist. Lol.
Wish I had read this book when I was younger, I would definitely use a few of these.
(Date(s) & Time(s) Read: 13th September 2019; 3:42pm to 14th September 2019; 2:23pm)
December 24, 2020
An okay read
I found this book for free on the Kindle store so thought it would be funny to see the different excuses someone could come up with, some of them were really funny and I wish I had known them when I was younger! Some of them I will be honest I didnt quite understand . It is a fun little read with nice illustrations to go along with it
I found this book for free on the Kindle store so thought it would be funny to see the different excuses someone could come up with, some of them were really funny and I wish I had known them when I was younger! Some of them I will be honest I didnt quite understand . It is a fun little read with nice illustrations to go along with it
August 9, 2020
Very funny book
It's a great read but it is very silly and a bit random. Kids, don't take this book seriously, none of these methods will actually work. Still a great book though and very funny
It's a great read but it is very silly and a bit random. Kids, don't take this book seriously, none of these methods will actually work. Still a great book though and very funny
May 7, 2021
Silly excuses to not clean your room
My favorite excuse was definitely #12. Probably because I’m a parent, but I’d laugh my butt off if my boys tried to pull something like that on me hahah
My favorite excuse was definitely #12. Probably because I’m a parent, but I’d laugh my butt off if my boys tried to pull something like that on me hahah
December 28, 2021
Did I like it ?
I chose this rating because I might use them my self
I didn't like how it was 66 pages e t because I got so bored
I would recommend it to my buffs keel ava Paige gracie
I chose this rating because I might use them my self
I didn't like how it was 66 pages e t because I got so bored
I would recommend it to my buffs keel ava Paige gracie
December 10, 2022
Witty
This was actually a fun book that was a change a lot of the other books that I have read. It's quite amusing and I can see where children especially would really enjoy this one.
This was actually a fun book that was a change a lot of the other books that I have read. It's quite amusing and I can see where children especially would really enjoy this one.
February 23, 2024
It was pretty good, it was enjoyable
It was a decent book since it was the first out of the collection I have read. I would read it again and would probably recommend it to most people if they like funny books
It was a decent book since it was the first out of the collection I have read. I would read it again and would probably recommend it to most people if they like funny books
August 11, 2019
Me and my Nephew were bored so decided to read this lol
April 18, 2020
Book
Really good and also really funny .I love it since it was for free important it was worth my time
Really good and also really funny .I love it since it was for free important it was worth my time
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