The Book of Mistakes
The Book of Mistakes
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The Book of Mistakes

Written and illustrated by Corinna Luyken
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4 - 8
Reading age
56
Page count
3
Words per page
AD520L
Lexile measure
Apr 17, 2017
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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. 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.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780735227927
Publication Date
April 17, 2017
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Page Count
56
Words Per Page
3
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2016028512
Lexile® Level
AD520L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~N
ATOS® Book Level
2.4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
189687
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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