Books About Failure And Resilience

The Best Failure And Resilience Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about failure and resilience? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

How to Make a Friend
The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Failure And Resilience

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

How to Make a Friend

By Stephen W. Martin, Olivia Aserr (Illustrator)

A girl's robot friend turns rogue, threatening world domination.

32 pages· 398 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 198 ratings
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Summary: A young girl builds a robot friend, but her creation spirals out of control, leading an army of robots on a path to world domination. As chaos unfolds, she must confront her creation and reassess the meaning of friendship. Can she save the city and find a true friend in the process? This humorous tale explores the unpredictable nature of relationships and the unexpected places where genuine connections can be found.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

The School of Failure

By Rosie J. Pova, Monika Filipina (Illustrator)

Three fairy-tale rejects seek success at the School of Failure, where mistakes might lead to a perfect ending.

40 pages· 1,084 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 83 ratings
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Summary: Wolfred, Zinderella, and the Non-Evil Queen, rejected from classic tales, enroll in the School of Failure. Can they turn their missteps into a storybook ending? Discover if persistence truly pays off in this whimsical adventure.
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