Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspiration.
Corinna Luyken grew up in different cities along the West Coast, and after studying at Middlebury College, she settled in Washington State, where she draws inspiration from nature, her family, and the human form. She got the idea for The Book of Mistakes by doing art activities with children in schools. This is her debut book.
“At once philosophical and imbued with adventurousness, this
picture book lifts to the level of the sublime the idea of putting
one’s slip-ups in perspective.”—The Wall Street Journal
* "This will lead kids to see their own so-called mistakes in
a new, more positive light."—Booklist, starred review
* "The idea of setbacks being opportunities in disguise is no
stranger to picture book pages, but rarely has it been illuminated
with such style, imagination, and compassion."—Publishers Weekly,
starred review
* "A striking debut picture book celebrates the creative
process...all rendered in a style and palette somewhat reminiscent
of Erin E. Stead's work but distinctive in its own right"—Kirkus
Reviews, starred review
"Mistakes in art--as in life--happen, and Luyken shows young
readers in a glorious way how they often lead to bigger and better
outcomes than anyone could imagine."--BookPage
"I will read this book to every group of students I teach for the
rest of my career. ...This book is absolutely magical."--Colby
Sharp, Nerdy Book Club
"This beautiful book, which celebrates the imaginative, playful
spirit of an artist letting mistakes guide her work, is more than
just an embracing of the artistic process, both messy and lovely.
It's also quite the odyssey, one that takes readers on unexpected
paths, opening minds and perspectives."--Seven Impossible Things
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