Mistaco

Written & illustrated by Eliza Kinkz

A girl's bad day turns into a feast of mistakes with a surprising twist.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 325 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Izzy's day is a disaster, culminating in a pudding mishap. Seeking solitude, she's drawn into a tortilla-making ritual with Lito. As her mistakes spill out, Lito offers a quirky solution: turn them into 'mistacos' and eat them. This unexpected twist leads to a family confession session, transforming errors into a deliciously silly feast. Can turning mistakes into tacos really make them easier to swallow? Discover the humor and heart in this whimsical tale.

From the publisher

“[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 full of mistakes and finds that making mistacos could be a delicious solution. After an awful day at school (including a tragic but plausibly deniable mishap with a pudding cup), Izzy wants to be left alone. But it’s Friday, and that means making tortillas with Lito. As the mistakes pile up, they come tumbling out of Izzy–and Lito surprises her by saying everyone makes mistakes, and if she makes a tortilla out of her mistakes, he will EAT it. “Mmmm. . .spicy! And boogery! With a hint of courage. My favorite taco EVER!” Suddenly, the whole family is confessing and getting mistakes off their chests with a feast of mistacos! A delightfully silly picture book for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and The Book of Mistakes. Includes instructions on how to make and enjoy your own mistacos!