The Book of Mistakes

Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process and the way in which mistakes can blossom into inspirationOne eye was bigger than the other.  That was a mistake. The weird  frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush. And the inky smudges… they look as if they were always meant to be leaves floating gently across the sky.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.Fans of Peter Reynolds’s Ish and Patrick McDonnell’s A Perfectly Messed-Up Story will love the funny poignant completely unique storytelling of The Book of Mistakes. And like Oh The Places You’ll Go! it makes the perfect graduation gift encouraging readers to have a positive outlook as they learn to face life’s obstacles.

Age Range: 4 - 8 years

Grade Level: Preschool - 3

Lexile Measure: AD520L

Hardcover: 56 pages

Publisher: Dial Books (April 18 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0735227926

ISBN-13: 978-0735227927

Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 0.5 x 11.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds