Books About Fixing Mistakes · 34 titles considered

The Best Fixing Mistakes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about fixing mistakes? 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.

The Snatchabook
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Fixing Mistakes

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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2013

The Snatchabook

By Helen Docherty, Thomas Docherty (Illustrator)

A group of books disappear at night in the town of Burrow Down, leading to a mysterious figure being discovered,

32 pages· 580 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,004 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2010

Beautiful Oops!

Mistakes become wonders in this interactive journey of creativity.

28 pages· 82 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 4,546 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2016

The Mixed-Up Truck

Cement Mixer mixes up his first day with unexpected results. Can he get it right?

32 pages· 164 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 623 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

The Book of Mistakes

Mistakes become masterpieces in a whimsical artistic journey.

56 pages· 182 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,763 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2018

Heidi Heckelbeck Is So Totally Grounded!

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator) · Book #24 in the Heidi Heckelbeck series

A young girl uses magic to clean her house but things quickly spiral out of control

128 pages· 4,297 words· Est. 48 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 175 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

Mary Had a Little Lab

A young inventor's pet project spirals into chaos. Can she fix it?

32 pages· 422 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 482 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Bad Kitty Takes the Test

A cat must pass a series of tests to prove its worth as a feline

144 pages· 4,456 words· Est. 50 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,287 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2015

House Arrest

A boy on probation must navigate family struggles without breaking the rules.

304 pages· 29,318 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 17,020 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

Yasmin the Fashionista

A bored girl turns a fashion mishap into a creative rescue mission.

25 pages· 536 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 254 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–9 · 2018

Even Superheroes Make Mistakes

Superheroes make mistakes but never give up. How do they turn blunders into triumphs?

40 pages· 382 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 387 ratings
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Fixing Mistakes Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about fixing mistakes for the youngest readers and listeners.

Be Careful, Icarus!

Ages 1–3 · 2015

A kite flies too high, leading to unexpected trouble.

Be Patient, Pandora!
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Be Patient, Pandora!

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Curiosity leads to chaos when a forbidden box is opened.

Pat the Beastie

Ages 3–8 · 1993

Mischief with a pet turns into a wild lesson when Beastie strikes back.

I Am Jack Skellington

Ages 2–5 · 2024

Discover what makes Jack Skellington the Pumpkin King in a tale of self-discovery and confidence.

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Fixing Mistakes Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about fixing mistakes for preschool and elementary-age readers.

I Am a Thief!

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A young girl must face her guilt and make amends after taking a forbidden stone.

Poppy's Best Paper

Ages 5–8 · 2015

A rabbit's dream of fame clashes with jealousy and effort. Can she overcome herself to succeed?

A Bargain for Frances

Ages 4–8 · 1970

Can Frances prove friendship is worth more than a bad bargain?

Eraser

Ages 3–9 · 2018

Eraser seeks to create and find her own worth among the school supplies.

Rocky Zang in The Amazing Mr. Magic

Ages 4–6 · 2014

A young boy named Rocky tries to become a magician with the help of his friend Judy Moody

Too Much Glue
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Too Much Glue

Ages 5–7 · 2013

A student gets stuck to the table in art class after using too much glue.

Accident!

Ages 4–7 · 2017

A clumsy armadillo's mishap spirals into chaos, proving mistakes aren't the end.

The Octopuppy

Ages 3–5 · 2013

An octopus tries to be the perfect pet, but can he win over his owner?

Magic Shoelaces

Ages 3–7 · 1980

Magic shoelaces never untie, but at what cost?

No Biggy!

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A child learns to manage frustration with a simple mantra: 'No Biggy!'

Love Is My Favorite Thing

Ages 3–5 · 2014

A dog's love is boundless, even when her mischief gets her into trouble.

Oopsie-do!
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Oopsie-do!

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl embraces mistakes with a cheerful 'Oopsie-do!'

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Fixing Mistakes Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about fixing mistakes for developing and independent readers.

Tumble & Blue

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Two cursed kids seek a legendary gator to reclaim their destinies. Is the legend real?

Tie-Dye Disaster

Ages 5–9 · 2018

A tie-dye mishap threatens a mayor's shirt. Can four crafty kids fix it?

Lost and Found

Ages 6–8 · 2019

A bear's treasure goes missing, leading to a mysterious hunt.

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