{"product_id":"the-book-of-mistakes-isbn-9780735227927","title":"The Book of Mistakes","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eZoom\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Oops!\u003c\/i\u003e in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which \"mistakes\" can blossom into inspiration\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne eye was bigger than the other.  That was a mistake.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe weird  frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnd the inky smudges… they look as if they were always meant to be leaves floating gently across the sky.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFans of Peter Reynolds’s \u003ci\u003eIsh\u003c\/i\u003e and Patrick McDonnell’s \u003ci\u003eA Perfectly Messed-Up Story\u003c\/i\u003e will love the funny, poignant, completely unique storytelling of \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Mistakes\u003c\/i\u003e. And, like \u003ci\u003eOh, The Places You’ll Go!\u003c\/i\u003e, it makes the perfect graduation gift, encouraging readers to have a positive outlook as they learn to face life’s obstacles.“At once philosophical and imbued with adventurousness, this picture book lifts to the level of the sublime the idea of putting one’s slip-ups in perspective.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*  \"This will lead kids to see their own so-called mistakes in a new, more positive light.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"The idea of setbacks being opportunities in disguise is no stranger to picture book pages, but rarely has it been illuminated with such style, imagination, and compassion.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"A striking debut picture book celebrates the creative process...all rendered in a style and palette somewhat reminiscent of \u003cb\u003eErin E. Stead\u003c\/b\u003e's work but distinctive in its own right\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mistakes in art--as in life--happen, and Luyken shows young readers in a glorious way how they often lead to bigger and better outcomes than anyone could imagine.\"--BookPage \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I will read this book to every group of students I teach for the rest of my career. ...This book is absolutely magical.\"--Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book Club\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This beautiful book, which celebrates the imaginative, playful spirit of an artist letting mistakes guide her work, is more than just an embracing of the artistic process, both messy and lovely. It's also quite the odyssey, one that takes readers on unexpected paths, opening minds and perspectives.\"--Seven Impossible ThingsCorinna Luyken grew up in different cities along the West Coast, and after studying at Middlebury College, she settled in Washington State, where she draws inspiration from nature, her family, and the human form. She got the idea for \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Mistakes\u003c\/i\u003e by doing art activities with children in schools. This is her debut book.","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300493250789,"sku":"NP9780735227927","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780735227927.jpg?v=1767738476","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-book-of-mistakes-isbn-9780735227927","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}