Embrace Mistakes, Celebrate Imperfections

Success isn't about avoiding mistakes - it's about getting back up, trtying again, and embracing the joy in every attempy, experiment, and discovery!

Learn more about these perfectly imperfect stories!

Mistaco

Eliza Kinkz

* “[W]ith magnificently scrawled artwork, Kinkz offers a story that blends deep empathy, raucous candor, and a useful ritual for dealing with shame.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

A chaotically funny debut picture book about a girl who's had a terrible day...

The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken, Corinna Luyken

The Book of Mistakes

Corinna Luyken

Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspiration

One eye was bigger than the other.  That was a mistake.
The weird  frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush.
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Fail-a-bration

Brad Montague, Kristi Montague

New York Times bestselling duo Brad and Kristi Montague are throwing a big party to celebrate failures, in this fun and affirming book that finds the joy in trying and learning, even if you don’t succeed

You are cordially invited to...

Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied by Brittany Mazique, Ebony Glenn

Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied

Brittany Mazique, Ebony Glenn

The first installment in a hilarious and charming chapter book series featuring exuberant and irresistible third-grader Millie Magnus.

Millie Magnus has huge love for many things—her mom, her friends, her baby chicken, Extra Spicy, and even her hot pink rain boots....

Gaga Mistake Day by Emma Straub, Susan Straub, Jessica Love

Gaga Mistake Day

Emma Straub, Susan Straub, Jessica Love

When Grandma comes for a visit, silliness and creativity are guaranteed, in this funny and endearing book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub; her kids' gaga, Susan Straub; and award-winning illustrator Jessica Love.

Gaga days are the best! That’s when this eccentric,...

The Perfect Place by Matt de la Peña, Paola Escobar

The Perfect Place

Matt de la Peña, Paola Escobar

From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street comes this moving picture book about the perils of perfectionism.

Lucas goes to the perfect school in the perfect neighborhood. And when he gets perfect grades, he feels like he...

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