Picture Book Friday: It's Okay to Make Mistakes

You're gonna love this post. It's all about Todd Parr -- a New York Times Bestselling Author. This book is called It's Okay to Make Mistakes.

I bet children (and possibly adults) are already thinking what are you thinking? I don't make mistakes. Ha. Ha. Ha. Biggest lie ever. Children make the most mistakes, especially elementary kids. (Though I'm not dismissing how many mistakes I have made or my friends!) Already skimming the book's illustrations, it's very cartoon-like and has very vibrant colors that pop right off the page. 

Each page starts with the phrase: "It's okay....." For example, this page says:

"It's okay to change your mind. Everyone is ready at a different time."

They're short, simple sentences reminding children (and possibly adults) about the importance of learning from our mistakes and our experiences. Everyone usually knows how they learn best -- either through listening someone speak, taking down notes, drawing pictures, whatever. For me, I know that if I do something, I pick it up 10 times better than watching a demonstration. Never Usually, I mess up or make a mistake that I know better for next time. 

I advocate tremendously how mistakes are learning opportunities. When we mess up, it doesn't mean we suck or that we should cry about it. Mistakes do happen, one way or another, and we just have to accept that. This is why I love this book. especially for a Kindergarten class! 

Also, I got this Todd Parr bookmark from work that illustrates all of his books he has written. It's pretty long and very dandy I must say! There's The Thankful Book, The I LOVE YOU Book, and much more. I love his "life lessons" he tells through his story writing. No wonder why he's such a big hit! This is his website and here is a list of his books via EPL!