Reading level: Ages 3 and up
Hardcover: 28 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; Pop Brdbk edition
(September 23, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 076115728X
ISBN-13: 978-0761157281
“Success
is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction.” This is one of
my favorite quotes, and it comes from a man named Al Bernstein. I love it
because as a lifelong perfectionist, it reminds me that sometimes taking chances, making
mistakes, and being messy can be beautiful. This is also the underlying message
in Beautiful Oops!,
the exciting picture book by Barney Saltzberg.
The Story: Beautiful Oops! explains how simple mistakes, from a tear in a
piece of paper, to a hot chocolate ring, can become a work of art. In this
story, the reader is given a series of “mistakes”, and the opportunity to watch
as they are creatively transformed into something wonderful.
The Artwork: The artwork in this
book is exciting, organic, and delightful. What looks like a simple spill on
one page becomes a collection of animals on the next. From lovable characters,
to hidden surprises, Beautiful Oops! seems
to have it all.
The Layout: Beautiful Oops! offers a one-of-a-kind interactive
experience, with tears, holes, fold-outs, and pop-ups. Turning each page is such
an adventure, children will want to read the story over and over again.
The Message: Beautiful Oops! teaches us that “a mistake is an adventure in
creativity, a portal of discovery”. With just a few simple words, the reader
feels encouraged to find the opportunity and beauty in their own mistakes.
My Only Issue: My issue with Beautiful Oops! is less about the book
itself and more about the trouble that comes with obtaining it. This story
definitely seems to be in demand, and as we know, demand can drive higher
prices. If you are willing put down the extra dime, the message definitely
seems worth the investment.
Conclusion: This is a great book to read to your little ones to start
a discussion about making mistakes. It is the type of book your children will
be begging you to read again. Beautiful
Oops! also seems like a perfect fit for a classroom library. Buy this book from
Amazon, your local bookstore, or rent it from your local library to share with
the little pickles in your life.
Being an artist (not to mention older), I'm not much into perfectionism. Too many beautiful oopsies have decorated my gallery walls over the years! I'm also keenly aware of the various kinds of perfectionism and there is a good Wikipedia page that explains that well. This looks like a fun children's book!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful things have come from an "oops" event or moment. I believe that perfection, in many cases, is a bit overrated. Thanks for highlighting this title, Cameron.
ReplyDeleteFailing Forward a Beautiful Oops!
ReplyDeleteAs designer, I find that my work is full of happy accidents. I like to that think at their best, these surprise developments keep my work inspired and original--at their worst they give me something to chuckle at.
ReplyDeleteIf mistakes can become art, then my life must be a masterpiece. Thanks for this important book, Barney; and thanks for this terrific review, Cameron.
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Cameron. Thanks for posting about the important book. And thank you, Barney for this wonderful book. Cameron, I like the quote" being messy can be beautiful".
ReplyDeleteGood one Rana!
ReplyDeleteI don't believe in mistakes. We make choices and each one is a feature rich lesson.
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