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The book of mistakes

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Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspiration One eye was bigger than the other. That was a mistake. The weird frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush. And the inky smudges . . . they look as if they...

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Main Author: Luyken, Corinna (Author, Illustrator)
Other Authors: Slaughter, Caroline (Narrator)
Format: Audiobooks eAudiobook Downloads eAudiobook
Language:English
Published: New York : Listening Library (Audio), 2021.
Edition:Unabridged.
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Errors > Juvenile fiction.
Drawing > Juvenile fiction.
Illustrators > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
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Summary:Zoom meets Beautiful Oops! in this memorable debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspiration One eye was bigger than the other. That was a mistake. The weird frog-cat-cow thing? It made an excellent bush. And the inky smudges . . . they look as if they were always meant to be leaves floating gently across the sky. As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking listeners on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful lines, this story shows readers that even the biggest "mistakes" can be the source of the brightest ideas -- and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too. Fans of Peter Reynolds's Ish and Patrick McDonnell's A Perfectly Messed-Up Story will love the funny, poignant, completely unique storytelling of The Book of Mistakes. And, like Oh, The Places You'll Go!, it makes the perfect graduation gift, encouraging listeners to have a positive outlook as they learn to face life's obstacles.
Item Description:Unabridged.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file) : digital
Playing Time:00:02:51
Format:Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 1342 KB).
ISBN:9780593501474
Author Notes: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.

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