Thomas, Jan
Summary: "Rabbit has a problem! Her room is a mess. Luckily, Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine shows up just in time. He can save the day! Except...things don't go quite to plan, and Rabbit realizes that Pete may actually be a problem-causer! Can Rabbit find a way to solve this unexpected new dilemma before chaos ensues?" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE THOJohnson, Bee
Summary: Two young girls have a day of making fun messes in this rhyming picture book.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2024
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Summary: Minimalism doesn't always mean a perfectly curated home that is always tidy. Messy minimalism is less about perfection and more about purpose. Rachelle Crawford lays out strategies for reducing waste, curbing consumption, decluttering, and finding lots more joy in the way that best supports your family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadleaf Books 2021
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Summary: "A former therapist turned professional organizer helps readers eliminate clutter in their homes and offices. Instead of merely encouraging readers to throw away their possessions, the author shows them how to make their personal spaces harmonious with their values, personalities, and lifestyles"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: New World Library 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 STOAlbee, Jay
Summary: Not content with just cleaning out their room, nonbinary fourth grader Riley organizes a supersized sale in their South Philadelphia neighborhood--and figures out a way to preserve the memories while getting rid of the clutter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE ALBMaker, Melissa
Summary: "Clean My Space takes the chore out of cleaning with Melissa's incredible tips and cleaning hacks (the power of pretreating!) her lightning fast 5-10 minute "express clean" routines for every room when time is tightest, and her techniques for cleaning even the most daunting places and spaces. And a big bonus: Melissa gives guidance on the best non-toxic, eco-conscious cleaning products and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 MAKPeirce, Lincoln
Summary: "In this latest misadventure, Nate, the all-time record-holder for detentions, gets to see how the other half lives as he follows his best friend Francis's example and becomes a total neat freak; has Nate totally flipped out?"--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2016
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Summary: "For anyone tired of staring at the same mess every day but struggling to find the time and willpower to fix it, popular therapist and Tiktok star KC Davis presents a revolutionary method of cleaning to end the stress-mess cycle"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Element 2022
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Summary: "From the authors of The New York Times bestseller The Home Edit and The Home Edit Life and hosts of the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit, comes a guide to the most important phase of getting organized: staying that way. It's one thing to get organized, but how do you make those systems stick? The Home Edit Stay Organized takes the intimidation and hesitation out of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarkson Potter/Publishers 2023
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Summary: A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mum, Nancy's pocket. Alexander loves his mum, but there's one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alexander tries to keep things neat, but the more he tidies, the more stuff she shoves in there. When he complains, his sister calls him a baby - it's time to leave the pouch anyway. But Alexander...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cicada Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HANCoville, Bruce.
Summary: "Angus Cairns is a brownie, a magical creature with a fastidious nature. Alex Carhart is the messiest eleven-year-old in the United States of America. Together, this unlikely pair embarks on an unforgettable adventure"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Listening Library 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD COVEkerdt, David J. (David Joseph)
Summary: "Almost all older adults face a predicament in later life: their possessions. Ekerdt has estimated, based on national survey questions of my design, that 35 to 40 million persons aged 60+ hold the opinion that "I have more things than I need." The downsizing problem has spawned an entire industry of clutter manuals and elder-moving services. But for most older adults, divestment is not so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia University Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.5 EKEMcCubbin, Tracy
Summary: Many have repeatedly tried to break their clutter's mysterious hold, only to fail. McCubbin explains what she calls the "7 Emotional Clutter Blocks," unconscious obstacles that stand between you and financial freedom, healthy relationships, and positive outlooks. She then offers a realistic approach to managing your belongings, and helps you create an individual strategy that helps you attain...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648.8 MCCMichaels, Melissa
Summary: "Bring Order and Purpose to Every Room in Your Home Getting organized can feel like an impossible task. But it doesn't have to be complicated. The things you actually use need a designated home. The rest of the stuff is clutter and needs to be removed. Once you've determined which is which, order can easily be maintained. Let bestselling author Melissa Michaels help you get organized with these...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harvest House Publishers 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648 MICPeirce, Lincoln
Summary: In this latest misadventure, Nate, the all-time record-holder for detentions, gets to see how the other half lives as he follows his best friend Francis's example and becomes a total neat freak; has Nate totally flipped out?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2019
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Summary: As a new or expecting parent, you're bombarded with seemingly endless advice-from how to nurse or feed your child to how to sleep and potty train them. But conventional guidance misses a crucial aspect of the early years of parenting: how to organize your home for life with your little one. From dirty dishes piling up to heaps of new toys and clothes in every corner of your home, life with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Star Press 2023
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Summary: You don't have to live like a minimalist to feel happy and calm. Shearer and Teplin show you how to contain the chaos in all aspects of your life, from office space and holiday storage to luggage and pet supplies. By getting to know your organizing style and tailor it to your family's lifestyle, you'll be able to lead a low-guilt life and apply more genius ideas to every aspect of your life. --...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarkson Potter/Publishers 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Home ShearerSmallin, Donna
Summary: Finally, a way to get rid of the clutter -- and keep it away -- without making the process a full-time job! Organizing and cleaning expert Donna Smallin shows you how to enjoy the happy, healthy, inviting home you long for with hundreds of time-saving tips and solutions to your clutter and cleaning problems. Her approach is manageable and simple, helping you focus on the things that will make...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 660 SMASummary: Help Bluey and Bingo clean the play room with Daddy Robot in this fun storybook based on the successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+. Bluey and Bingo don't want to clean the play room. The solution? Get Daddy Robot to do it for them! But when he malfunctions, things get much messier. Can Bluey and Bingo fix Daddy Robot? Read along and find out!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers
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Summary: Provides a new perspective and a fresh approach to overcoming clutter through practical application and inspirational stories.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Becoming Minimalist 2014
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Summary: Buy fewer (and better) things. Store like with like. Get rid of the plastic. Display—don’t stash—your belongings. Let go of your inner perfectionist and remember that rooms are for living. These are a few of the central principles behind A Remodelista Manual: The Organized and Artful Home, the new book from the team behind the inspirational design site Remodelista.com. Whether you’re a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Co. Inc. 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 648 CARDewdney, Anna
Summary: When Mama Llama says it is time to clean up, Llama ignores her since he is more interested in playing than cleaning, but Mama finds an imaginative way to teach Llama a lesson about cleanliness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2019
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1 available in Kids' Favorite Characters, Call number: JE LLALester, Helen.
Summary: Angus, a very messy monster who lives with his parents in Loch Ness, learns an important lesson about picking up after himself.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction LesterMagnusson, Margareta
Summary: In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." Margareta instructs readers to embrace minimalism, and suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you'd ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children's art projects)....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2018