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The Book of Mistakes
CCBC Review:
The first mistake is made as soon an unseen artist begins drawing a human head. That second eye is just too big. But the artist keeps drawing rather than starting over or erasing. She embellishes instead, and with each addition her image transforms into something more expansive. There are more mistakes, but they are clearly opportunities in the eyes and hands of the young artist. Her drawing becomes a wordless story full of surprise and whimsy. “Do you see / how with each mistake / she is becoming? / Do you see now / who she could be?” Fresh in both concept and resolution, this funny, provocative book will appeal to visual learners and to those who like to pore over illustrations. ©2017 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Corinna Luyken
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-11
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Art and Artists
Creativity
Imagination/Imaginary Play
Publisher:
Dial
Publish Year: 2017
Pages: 48
ISBN: 9780735227927
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Luyken
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