Book Review The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Boost Confidence, Self-Esteem and...
by Brenda Li
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About This Book
Want to teach children how to turn mistakes into resilience, then watch them shine bright? From tangled hair to missing teeth, Millie's track and field race turns into a disaster when she makes mistakes after mistakes. This young girl dreams of being a top athlete. But whatever she does, she always messes up. Millie squeezes too much toothpaste, uses too much glue, spills milk all over and spells 'banana' wrong. When she repeatedly makes errors in the race, she feels frustrated and discouraged.
Our Review
This engaging picture book tackles the important topic of building resilience in young children through the relatable story of Millie, an aspiring athlete who struggles with everyday mistakes. From spilled milk to spelling errors and athletic mishaps, children ages 3-7 will see their own frustrations mirrored in Millie's experiences, making this story both comforting and educational. The narrative normalizes making errors as part of learning, providing a gentle introduction to emotional intelligence and perseverance for early readers.
What sets this children's book apart is its specific focus on how children can transform frustration into determination, offering a valuable lesson in emotional regulation through Millie's athletic journey. Parents seeking stories about overcoming challenges will appreciate how the book demonstrates practical resilience-building in action, showing rather than telling how to bounce back from setbacks. The track and field setting provides a dynamic backdrop for this growth mindset story that will particularly resonate with children who experience performance anxiety or perfectionist tendencies. Young readers will finish this empowering tale feeling equipped to face their own mistakes with newfound courage and self-compassion.
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