The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein is a book I decided to make Book of the Month that is available through my library's Hoopla account. This is a good book for kids who are afraid to make mistakes and what to do when a mistake is made.
Summary: Meet Beatrice Bottomwell: a nine-year-old girl who has never (not once!) made a mistake. Life for Beatrice is sailing along pretty smoothly until she does the unthinkable-she makes her first mistake. And in a very public way!
Ages: 4-8
"They just called her 'the Girl Who Never Made Mistakes' because for as long as anyone could remember, she never did."
This story is perfect for sharing the very important message that no one is perfect and that it's exhausting to try to be. It's also a good lesson to teach what to do if a mistake is made...just laugh it off and realize mistakes are a part of life.
I liked how this story had the element of Beatrice's brother, Carl, being able to enjoy making mistakes and how it showed how much more fun her friends were having by not being afraid of making mistakes. Beatrice's mistake happens while on stage for school, making this the book to read for kids who have stage fright.
I love finding good picture books that have valuable messages for kids. The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken is one of these special books. Everyone makes mistakes and more importantly, a mistake isn't the end of the world and can sometimes spark something that isn't a mistake, such as in this wonderfully illustrated book.
Summary: As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, this story shows readers that even the biggest "mistakes" can be the source of the brightest ideas--and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too.
Age Range: 4-8 years
"Even the ink smudges scattered across the sky look as if they could be leaves-- like they'd always wanted to be lifted up and carried."
This is a picture book that depends heavily on its illustrations to make its point. I find the pictures to be unique, artistic, and imaginative. I like how the words are so simple, yet artistic in itself. This book really shows children the point of how a mistake can be made into something better and beautiful. A good book for storytime and for discussing mistakes, as well as an incredibly helpful book for a child who struggles accepting their mistakes.
