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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein is a delightful children's book centred on Beatrice Bottomwell, a girl known for never making mistakes. Her flawless reputation begins to weigh on her as she faces new situations, leading to a valuable discovery about embracing imperfections and the joys of learning from them.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that encourage a growth mindset and celebrate the beauty of imperfection. Its engaging narrative and charming illustrations help teach kids that making mistakes is a natural and valuable part of life, fostering resilience and confidence in young readers.

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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

Beatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once!) made a mistake... "The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes is a must read for any young (or old!) perfectionist. Beatrice Bottomwell is perfectly imperfect!" -Stephanie Oppenheim, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio

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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes is the incredibly funny and inspirational story about a girl who prides herself on being perfect — until she's not.

Every student, teacher, and perfectionist needs to read this book about learning and growing from your mistakes! The perfect introduction to growth mindset, The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes is:

  • A growth mindset book for kids
  • A teacher must-have for classrooms
  • An educational book for ages 4-8 (and for everyone learning growth mindset!)

Beatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once!) made a mistake. She never forgets her maths homework, she never wears mismatched socks, and she ALWAYS wins the yearly talent show at school. In fact, the entire town calls her The Girl Who Never Makes Mistakes!

One day, the inevitable happens — Beatrice makes a huge mistake in front of everyone!

But in the end, readers (and perfectionists) will realise that life is more fun when you enjoy everything, even the mistakes.

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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein is praised for its engaging tale about a young perfectionist named Beatrice. Reviewers appreciate its gentle message that making mistakes is a normal part of life and not something to fear. The book's illustrations, noted for their charm and liveliness, complement the story well, making it a hit with both children and adults. Many find it a useful tool to teach kids that it's okay to embrace their imperfections and enjoy the learning process from their errors.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781402255441

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 223.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Writer and illustrator Mark Pett lives in Mississippi with his wife, two children, and a very old dog named Catfish. Every February, the family draws five random digits from a hat and travels to whatever zip code it makes. He has illustrated several books and is the creator of the syndicated comic strips Mr. Lowe and Lucky Cow.Gary Rubinstein teaches high school math by day and is occasionally a comedian by night. In addition to co-authoring this book, he has written two guidebooks for new teachers. He lives in New York City with his wife, Erica, and his daughter, Sarah.

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