"The Gentle Pen" - Netti Spaghetti and Noni Maccaroni - TWINS!
- plowmanpublishing
- Jun 1, 2025
- 4 min read
by Liv McLean
Get Ready for the Most Deliciously Funny Mess of the Year!
Netty Spaghetti and Noni Macaroni
Warning: This book may cause uncontrollable giggles, sudden spaghetti cravings, and wild imaginations running wild with noodles!
Meet Netty Spaghetti and her noodle-loving-brained twin sister Noni Macaroni — two girls with big ideas and even bigger appetites for fun. But when their pasta-making party spirals out of control, the house fills with spaghetti! What could possibly go wrong?
This vibrant, laugh-out-loud picture book is a riot of colour, chaos, and creativity — perfect for kids who love to get silly and parents who love to hear their children laugh out loud. From splashes of sauce on the ceiling to noodles in the strangest places, every page is packed with detail, humour, and pure pasta joy.
Why You'll Love It:
A hilarious story that celebrates siblings, fun, and making a mess.
Bold, bright illustrations that explode with colour and energy.
Perfect for storytime, classrooms, or rainy-day reading fun.
A great reminder to let kids be kids — mess and all!
Whether you're a parent, teacher, grandparent, or just a big kid at heart, Netty Spaghetti and Noni Macaroni will have everyone asking: "Could my house fill up with spaghetti too?"
Available now at www.livmclean.com
Parents, Teachers & Caregivers:
This is more than just a funny book—it celebrates colourful chaos, creativity, and letting loose. It's great for discussions about teamwork, problem-solving, and the occasional importance of cleaning up after yourself!
Meet the Twin Sisters of Pasta: Netty Spaghetti and Noni Macaroni!
A laugh-out-loud new children’s book by Liv McLean that’s sticky, saucy, and wildly unforgettable.
There’s messy…Then there’s twin-sisters-filling-the-house-with-spaghetti messy!
In Liv McLean’s delightfully chaotic picture book, Netty Spaghetti and Noni Macaroni, readers are invited into the delicious disaster zone of two wildly imaginative twin sisters who discover what happens when snacktime turns into a pasta explosion.
Meet the Girls:
Netty and Noni are twin sisters with endless ideas, unstoppable energy, and enough mischief to fill an entire house with noodles. With names like Netti Spaghetti and Noni Macaroni, you can bet things get saucy.
They just wanted to make a little pasta. But when their big idea gets too big, their house fills with spaghetti... and laughter!
What Makes This Book a Must-Read?
Bold, Colourful Illustrations. Each page is a visual feast. Bright colours splash across the page like marinara on a white wall, pulling kids into the action and making them feel part of the mess.
Slapstick Humour with a Sprinkle of Consequence and a little bit of rhyme. While kids will laugh at spaghetti dangling from the doors, the story doesn’t stop at silly. By the end, Netty and Noni must face the results of their choices and clean up every last noodle. It’s a valuable, gentle lesson tucked inside a mountain of fun.
A Teacher’s Dream. Perfect for the classroom, this book invites discussions about:
Cause and effect
Teamwork
Creative thinking
Responsibility
It’s a read-aloud gem with students giggling and thinking—and probably asking, “Can we fill our classroom with spaghetti, too?”
Why Parents, Grandparents & Caregivers Will Love It:
Encourages creativity without the TV
Offers a fun way to talk about cleaning up after making a mess
Builds anticipation on every page (“How much more pasta could there possibly be?”)
Ends with laughter, love, and lessons learned
A Note from the Author:
“As a Nana, I’ve watched my grandchildren light up over the silliest things — and that’s the magic I wanted to bottle in this book. Yes, they make a mess. Yes, they face consequences. But most importantly, they do it together, learn, and laugh. That’s what childhood is all about.”
— Liv McLean, Children’s Author
Where to Find the Book:
Netty Spaghetti and Noni Macaroni are now available at www.livmclean.com and on Amazon
So grab your forks (and maybe a mop), and dive into this one-of-a-kind tale of twin troublemakers, spaghetti mountains, and the joyful chaos that only children — and outstanding books — can bring.
Because sometimes, the best memories are made in the mess.
What Makes Netty Spaghetti and Noni Macaroni So Unforgettable?
A One-of-a-Kind Concept with Mass Appeal. While many children's books explore mischief and fun, few do it with such a hilariously imaginative twist — two twin girls accidentally fill their house with spaghetti! It's zany, unexpected, and incredibly visual — a total feast for the eyes and the funny bone.
Explosively Colourful Illustrations. Unlike many pastel-toned picture books, this one bursts off the page with bold, saucy colours and wild, cartoon-like energy. It’s designed to capture even the most reluctant reader’s attention and get them turning pages to see what the twins do next.
Twin Girl Protagonists with Personality. Netty and Noni aren’t just “characters” — vivid, fully-formed little humans. Their sibling dynamic, unique voices, and shared mischief make them relatable and lovable, especially for siblings or twins who don’t always see themselves in stories.
A Perfect Balance of Silly and Smart. This book doesn’t just go for laughs, though there are plenty. It also weaves in natural, teachable moments about:
Cause and effect
Cleaning up after yourself
It's a fun story about working together to solve a problem, which gives it built-in value and makes it a favourite for teachers and caregivers.
Designed for Read-Aloud Joy. From rhythm to repetition to surprises, Netty Spaghetti and Noni Macaroni is a read-aloud gem. It gets kids talking, laughing, predicting outcomes, and imagining wild adventures. It engages both young listeners and grown-up readers, which is the magic formula for bedtime and classroom reading success.
A Satisfying, Meaningful Ending. The twins learn that messy fun is terrific, but responsibility still matters. They face the (literal) mess they made and get to work cleaning up. It’s funny, it’s fair, and it wraps the story with heart and humour, not a lecture.
Find this fantastic book at: www.livmclean.com
Warmed, With Gentle Pasta Thoughts,
Liv McLean
Children's Author
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