The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

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There are things that I should have found objectionable: the eggs and the hamster’s part in the act are examples. Beatrice offers a lesson we could all benefit from: learn from your mistakes, let go, laugh, and enjoy the ride."--JENNIFER FOSBERRY, New York Times bestselling author of My Name Is Not Isabella Let’s think about Beatrice and her brother Carl. What were their differences? What were their similarities? (Potential brainstorming about their character qualities) And sure enough she does: she accidentally uses pepper instead of salt in her juggling act, which makes her hamster sneeze and pop a water balloon, which lands on her. Afterwards, she's happy but nobody's impressed by her anymore. 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

They asked if she made her bed. She had. They asked if she forgot to do her math homework. Nope. “What about tonight’s talent show?” they asked. “I’m ready!” said Beatrice with a smile. After all, her juggling act had won three years in a row. this book was not only a great fit for my children to learn from, but me too. Let's face it we all make mistakes and we all need to learn how to deal with that. I make plenty...daily. My kids are young and I want them to learn it's ok." - Giveaway Blogdom No matter how often students hear mistakes are okay, it is hard for them to believe it. This is because so many students either feel the need to be perfectionists or endure a lot of pressure to be great. Therefore, they need time to understand that mistakes are part of learning. Hopefully, they will realize that making mistakes is okay with The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes! I struggle with perfectionism and this book really resonated with me. I think it does a great job of relating to people who are afraid of making mistakes. I think it’s extremely important to teach to our younger kids that making mistakes is a part of growing up. Without them, we wouldn’t have as much to learn from. As a teacher, it’s so hard for me to really get that point across when there are educational pressures such as standardized testing and school report cards that force this habit of perfectionism. That’s why I believe that all educators should make a spirited effort in eradicating these beliefs. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes will help teach your students to use a growth mindset and positive self-talk. It is a great book to use to incorporate social emotional learning into your classroom. However, it is also a great mentor text for reading and writing. Take a look and see how you can use this book in your own classroom!

It's fun and instructive without feeling overly didactic and the illustrations are darling. Look for it in a book store or library near you. " - Parenting The pictures are engaging and expressive and colorful and fun. They’re really cute and I love all the little details, from the dad preparing a meal to the specific things taped to the fridge. The kid's take: When my 7-year-old son...finished, he sat with a thoughtful look on his face for a moment -- then reopened the book to read it through again. If that's not a recommendation, I don't know what is." - The Oregonian Parenting Blog Unlike Beatrice, Carl He danced with his hands made lots of mistakes. and played the piano with his feet. He ate his crayons and drew with his Carl loved to make mistakes! green beans.

After supper, Beatrice got Finally, she filled a ready for the talent show. balloon with water. First, she woke Humbert from his nap. Next, she got the salt shaker from the kitchen table.There are about a hundred ways the story of a perfect child could go wrong. Fortunately, Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein don't fall into any of the traps. Instead, they offer a delightful picture book about a girl who has perfected perfectionism. Flawless." - Argus-Leader

Keep students engaged in the story by encouraging them to make predictions about the events in the story. This skill also helps students make connections between their prior knowledge and the text. Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein developed the perfect book to teach students that making mistakes is okay. Beatrice offers a lesson we could all benefit from: learn from your mistakes, let go, laugh, and enjoy the ride." -- JENNIFER FOSBERRY, New York Times bestselling author of My Name Is Not Isabella O.O.C. Is Serious Business: The audience are "stunned" when the water balloon pops on Beatrice because "they couldn't believe that the Girl Who Never Made Mistakes made a mistake".A refreshing fable that assures kids it's OK to mess up once in a while -- but doesn't beat them over the head with the moral. She remembered to feed her hamster, Humbert, his favorite food, broccoli. And when she made a sandwich for her brother Carl’s lunch, she used exactly the same amount of peanut butter as jelly.

Between the book and Read Aloud Activities, students will see how growth and happiness are better than being perfect. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes Visualizing is an important skill when it comes to reading comprehension. Have students practice their visualization skills throughout the story.Similar to a celebrity, Beatrice is greeted by fans as she leaves her home to head to school - indeed people don't even know her name - because they instead know her famously as 'the girl who never makes any mistakes'. Ever. The reader might be persuaded into thinking such a life would be joyful, but Mark Pett shows us inside Beatrice's head and heart, revealing her self-destructive fears of making a mistake and the potential consequences it would bring upon her reputation. This book is a gentle chiding of perfectionism. I could totally relate to Beatrice, because I was (and still am, sometimes) much the same way. Beatrice is so careful never to make a mistake that she often ends up missing out; because she's not sure if she'll be able to do something perfectly, she won't even try. 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: 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 It's fun and instructive without feeling overly didactic and the illustrations are darling."--Parenting