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Summary
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In the tradition of fan favorite It's Okay to Be Different comes another beloved book from New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr, about embracing mistakes and the joy of happy accidents.
With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.
It's okay to color outside the lines.
It's good to follow your own path.
It's okay to make mistakes!
It's Okay to Make Mistakes embraces life's happy accidents, the mistakes and mess-ups that can lead to self discovery. From coloring outside the lines and creating a unique piece of art to forgetting an umbrella but making a new friend, each page offers a kid-friendly take on the importance of taking chances, trying new things, and embracing life, mistakes and all.
Author Notes
Todd Parr was born on July 9, 1962. In 1995 he moved to San Francisco, California where he pursued a career as an artist. After being rejected by many galleries, he showed his artwork at Wolfgang Puck's restaurant Postrio. This exhibit led to him creating merchandise for Macy's and his own children's clothing line.
He is the author and illustrator of over 30 children's books which contain simple messages about acceptance, difference, and empowerment including The Thankful Book. In 2005 the preschool television show he created, ToddWorld, premiered on TLC and Discovery Kids.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (2)
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.
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