What was that colourful puddle of goo before it melted? A box of crayons, you say? That's right! This fun photo-puzzle book presents eye-catching images of familiar things that have been smashed, soaked, sliced or melted. It then challenges pre-readers to guess what each thing was in its original state. With a turn of the page, kids will discover the answer in photo form - and they'll be eager to see what mysterious mess comes next!
Kristen McCurry Book order






- 2021
- 2021
Patrick's Polka-Dot Tights
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Patrick's tights are smooth and stretchy, purple and polka-dotty, and absolutely perfect for pretend play. But Patrick's tights aren't his at all. They belong to his sister, Penelope, who does NOT deserve them. Author Kristen McCurry proves that a pair of tights and a little imagination can provide endless fun in this charming picture book about a boy's creativity.
- 2020
What Was It Before It Got Wet?
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"Splash! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess what something was before it got wet. The soggy, soaked, and soupy answers may be surprising!"--
- 2020
What Was It Before It Melted?
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Guess the melting mess! These photo puzzles challenge pre-readers to determine what items were before they melted. Gooey, oozing science mysteries!
- 2020
What Was It Before It Was Cut?
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Chop, slice, snip! Take a guess to determine what each object was before it got cut. These photo puzzles require mental dissection to solve!
- 2020
What Was It Before It Was Smashed?
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Crush, crash, smash! Photo puzzles featuring mashed and mangled objects give pre-readers a mystery to solve...what was it before it got smashed?
- 2018
Everyone Gets Upset
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Everyone gets upset sometimes. We can choose healthy ways to deal with our frustration.
- 2017
Animal friends express feelings in different ways and learn that emotions are part of God's creation.
- 2016
Pray to God
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Kids will learn that they can pray to God anywhere, any time, in any way, and about anything! Frolic board books playfully introduce basic faith concepts in a way that's fun and age appropriate for very small children.
- 2014
Pick a Picture, Write an Opinion!
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Fun-filled photos inspire kids to write their first opinion essays. What is the best song ever? Who is the greatest sports star of all-time? In this early introduction to composition, little scribes discover techniques for writing persuasive opinion pieces, including how to craft strong topic sentences and choose supporting examples. With full-color photographs and easy-to-follow text, this engaging resource is part inspiration, part lesson plan, and full of fun!