What to Do with a Mistake

What do you do when you make a mistake?The tower of blocks comes crashing down. The brand-new kite rips. The perfect drawing is now just a messy squiggle.Meet Jake, a creative boy who faces a feeling every child knows: the sting of failure. When his best efforts tumble, all he wants to do is hide and quit. Join Jake as he learns from his wise grandpa, clever sister, and playful dog Scout that every "oops" is a clue to getting better.Grandpa teaches that every try is a friend. His sister introduces the magic of "yet." Even Scout, with muddy paws, shows that it's okay to make mistakes while having fun. Through laughter, perseverance, and tiny victories, Jake learns to embrace mistakes as stepping stones.What's inside- But in this, rhyming story, Jake discovers a powerful truth: mistakes aren't the end-they are the beginning of learning- Perfect for boys and girls ages 5-7, preschoolers, and early elementary readers who are learning to face challenges- Combines rhyming storytelling and beautiful illustrationsSupports bedtime reading, classroom storytelling, and homeschool lessons