Stop That Mop!
2026 Geisel Award Winner

Meet a mop. The mop does not want to mop the slop. See the mop run away. Can anyone stop this mop?

Publication date: January 7, 2025
Publisher/imprint: Simon Spotlight
Age range: 4-6
ISBN: 9781665932714

reviews

  • “This masterful romp makes the very most of its limited vocabulary, entertaining even adult readers while offering beginners humor, suspense, and just plain fun. Laugh-out-loud fare for burgeoning readers and a rollicking celebration of the rebellious spirit.”

    – Kirkus

  • "Like his other early readers, this one is bound to delight fans of Mo Willems and Dr. Seuss. Sure to elicit giggles from emerging readers."

    – School Library Journal

  • "Perfect for beginner readers who are just starting to connect letters and sounds—and who enjoy humorous stories!"

    – Booklist

awards & lists

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2026

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection 2025