Clean It! is an engaging children’s book that introduces young readers to the everyday world of chores, helping at home, and taking responsibility. With simple, conversational text and lively illustrations, this approachable story encourages children to discover how everyday tasks can become opportunities for learning, cooperation, and family connection.
Which chores need doing today? What is the best way to tackle them? And who can lend a helping hand? From tidying up and putting things away to completing simple household tasks, children are encouraged to think about what needs to be done and how they can contribute.
Helping with real-life tasks is an important step beyond pretend play. By taking part in age-appropriate chores, children can begin developing independence, confidence, responsibility, and practical life skills. Working together toward a shared goal also helps young children understand cooperation, teamwork, and the satisfaction that comes from helping others.
Key features and benefits:
- Introduces young children to everyday chores and household tasks
- Encourages helping, cooperation, teamwork, and responsibility
- Supports the development of independence and practical life skills
- Helps children understand the value of contributing to a shared family goal
- Uses simple, conversational text to encourage parent-child discussion
- Lively illustrations invite observation, interaction, and further conversation
- A useful resource for parents, caregivers, and educators introducing children to age-appropriate responsibilities
Clean It! makes everyday chores feel approachable and meaningful while helping children discover that even small helping hands can make a big difference. It is a fun way to encourage positive habits, independence, cooperation, and a growing sense of responsibility.
The Helping Hands series introduces children to meaningful everyday activities and shows how they can participate in real tasks. Across Clean It!, Cook It!, Grow It!, Fix It!, and Recycling!, children discover practical ways to help at home and in their community while developing responsibility, independence, cooperation, and useful life skills. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations encourage adults and children to read together, talk about their experiences, and explore how small helping hands can make a big difference.
Georgie Birkett was born in Kent. She completed her degree in Graphic Design and Illustration at the University of Brighton in 1996. In 2008 she won in the Booktrust Early Years Awards for Is This My Nose? (Red Fox).
