It's okay to make mistakes

Todd Parr

Book - 2014

Presents a series of situations in which taking chances and trying new things can lead to good results, even if there were mistakes along the way.

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Genres
Picture books
Published
New York : Little, Brown and Company 2014.
Language
English
Main Author
Todd Parr (author)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
"Megan Tingley Books."
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN
9780316230537
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Review by Booklist Review

This appealing picture book assures young readers that it's okay to try new things. Each two-page spread introduces an action on the left page ( It's okay to fall down ), followed by a positive result on the right ( You can always get back up ). The repeating pattern dilemma and resolution creates a nice rhythm for a read-aloud and provides a platform for brainstorming additional examples. Readers are reassured that these common experiences (spilling milk, not knowing an answer, being shy) can happen to anyone, and they will receive positive messages about confidence and empathy. Parr's distinctive cartoonlike illustrations feature vivid colors set off by heavy black outlining, and are large enough to be effective in group settings. Closely aligned to the text, the illustrations also add plenty of whimsy and humor. This selection will be equally effective for one-on-one sharing or storytimes, and it is sure to be just as popular as Parr's previous crowd-pleasers, especially The Feelings Book (2000) and It's Okay to Be Different (2001).--McBroom, Kathleen Copyright 2010 Booklist

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Review by School Library Journal Review

PreS-K-Children and animals each make one of the 13 mistakes that appear on the verso of each spread. Socks are mismatched, an umbrella is left at home, and shoes are not tied properly. After the characters say, "Uh-Oh!" the scenario continues onto the facing page, where they are told that it's okay to make mistakes because, "you might meet someone new," "you can always ask for help," or "you can always clean it up." The bright, bold digital illustrations are outlined in black and set against colorful backgrounds, making the book perfect for group sharing and discussing.-Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Kirkus Book Review

Parr encourages readers to see mistakes as opportunities with characteristic lan.In his ineffable fashion, Parr delivers a reassuring mashup thats part Keith Haring and part Sesame Street. Parrs signature drawings with bold, black outlines and vibrant colors depict various characters making various mistakes and then making the best of the situations that arise from them. The accompanying text names those missteps and then shows the silver lining to each one on a facing page. For example: Its okay to get dirty, reads one verso, and the facing recto responds, A bubble bath is lots of fun. Starting with the cover art that shows a dog with socks on its ears and a child wearing boxer shorts like a hat, silly details abound to keep the message from overpowering the feel-good fun of its presentation. In addition to his trademark purple-, orange- and red-skinned humans, Parr includes a bevy of animals from dogs and ducks to skunks and elephants. Examples of mistakes range from genuine goofs (falling down, tangling shoelaces) to character traits (shyness), behaviors (losing ones temper) and developmental differences (not knowing an answer in school), but the look on the bright side response is always on-target.This picture book is A-OK. (Picture book. 2-6) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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