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Beautiful Oops
A life lesson that all parents want their children to learn: It s OK to make a mistake. In fact, hooray for mistakes! A mistake is an adventure in creativity, a portal of discovery. A spill doesn t ruin a drawing not when it becomes the shape of a goofy animal. And an accidental tear in your paper? Don t be upset about it when you can turn it into the roaring mouth of an a...more
Hardcover, 28 pages
Published
September 23rd 2010
by Workman Publishing
(first published September 9th 2010)
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“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 cho...more
The Story: Beautiful Oops! explains how simple mistakes, from a tear in a piece of paper, to a hot cho...more
Description: Demonstrates the many ways that torn, crinkled, and smudged bits of paper can be transformed into various shapes and images.
This book is so adorable!!!!! It is a great example of how, with your imagination, you can turn any imperfection (or mistake as they like to say) into art. Having graduated from the Columbus College of Art & Design, this book reminded me of some previous homework assignments. Hah! BUT it also reminded me that as an adult, sometimes we forget that inspirati...more
This book is so adorable!!!!! It is a great example of how, with your imagination, you can turn any imperfection (or mistake as they like to say) into art. Having graduated from the Columbus College of Art & Design, this book reminded me of some previous homework assignments. Hah! BUT it also reminded me that as an adult, sometimes we forget that inspirati...more
Title: Beautiful Oops
Author: Barney Saltzberg
Illustrator:
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Date: 2010
Genre: fiction
This book is inspiring! It is a simple, yet creative book that finds beauty in the "mistakes" of a drawing. It focuses on the message that it is okay to make a mistake in artwork because a mistake is an opportunity for creativity to unfold. Even spilling something on a piece of art can allow for an interesting creative animal to emerge. The artwork in this book is exciting....more
Author: Barney Saltzberg
Illustrator:
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Date: 2010
Genre: fiction
This book is inspiring! It is a simple, yet creative book that finds beauty in the "mistakes" of a drawing. It focuses on the message that it is okay to make a mistake in artwork because a mistake is an opportunity for creativity to unfold. Even spilling something on a piece of art can allow for an interesting creative animal to emerge. The artwork in this book is exciting....more
This little gem of a board book teaches us that is is OK to make mistakes, especially if you use that mistake to create something else. Bent paper becomes the head of a penguin, a torn piece of paper is the smile of an alligator. The lift-the-flaps add a sense of excitement and anticipation - what will be created by the oops?
This book is perfect for preschoolers. It would be a fun addition to story times. It could make a wonderful art project - have students make an oops! and create something ou...more
This book is perfect for preschoolers. It would be a fun addition to story times. It could make a wonderful art project - have students make an oops! and create something ou...more
This book is an inspiring book for children of all ages. It talks about how when we take the time to creative, nothing is a mistake because you can turn your work into something beautiful. It is specifically talking about artwork but the principle could be used for a variety of tasks like writing, drawing, painting, use of freetime,musically, ect. This book also includes a variety of textures throughout and has many pop up elements. It may be used to discuss different textures to younger grades...more
I get just as excited over reading children's books as I did when my daughter was small. Some of the very best messages are hidden within these pages for small hands. This one is no exception: mistakes are a-okay. In fact, they are more than okay. We not only learn from mistakes; but, we can turn mistakes into an adventure or a new discovery. This comes through loud and clear through these pages as young readers flip through the pop-ups, flaps and overlays. A+ for this book - I send it eagerly o...more
Beautiful Oops is a board book that appeals to the artist in us. At times we don't think what we make won't be useful but it can be something great. Things like a torn piece of paper can be the beginning of something, when you spill, bent paper can be something to celebrate,a scrap of paper can be played with, smudges, holes all lead to something. When you think you have made mistakes it can be a good opportunity. The book is fun to play with flaps and things to explore great for a small child t...more
I have a child who is only four but is already becoming a bit of a perfectionist. We are constantly working on ways to help him be okay with things even if they aren't just the way he likes. I love love loved the message of this book, and the presentation of it was also so fun. All three of my kids really enjoyed this book when I read it to them. Now whenever my son makes a mistake I try to remind of this book and ask him, "Do you think we could turn that into a 'beautiful oops'?"
Brilliant!! First, the actual book. It's full of hands on fun, flipping things in all directions to reveal hidden pictures. Enough to enthrall any child (or adult). Second, the message. That making mistakes isn't the end of the world and often mistakes can turn into something really cool with a little creativity.
This book would be fantastic for kids who get really frustrated when they mess something up and also good for budding artists, to help see art possibilities even in messes.
This book would be fantastic for kids who get really frustrated when they mess something up and also good for budding artists, to help see art possibilities even in messes.
Beautiful Oops celebrates the serendipity of new creation that can be borne from a mistake, or beautiful oops. In this delightful, ineractive board book, common mistakes such as ripped pages, spilled ink, or crumbled up paper are transformed into wonderful new pieces of art that build on the mistake. The inspirational text is short, sweet, and effective, encouraging young readers to embrace the power of turning a bad situation around.
Suggest to: any child under 5!
Suggest to: any child under 5!
An OOPS! is just the beginning. Fantastic interactive book that celebrates creativity and making a mistake into something beautiful. Great message that mistakes and goofs don't spell the end, but only more opportunities. Kids of all ages and adults are delighted by this book. Great to read for a group, but bring a couple of extra copies so everyone in the crowd can peek up close as several people circulate. BTW, the author's name is Saltzberg, misspelled on this site.
This was really cool--somehow not as satisfying as I'd hoped, but maybe since I'm 34, I should be looking to Lynda Barry's books on creativity and fear for something more in-depth! I loved the design of this, with the flaps, "tears," pop-ups, and other spontaneous elements. Lots of great color, lots of messy lines, all appropriate in this little book in praise of artistic serendipity. Take risks! Be imperfect! Have fun!
One reviewer said "best gift to give anyone, any age, anywhere, anytime." I disagree somewhat. Although it is a board book and it might entertain a small child with its interactive pieces, I think the concepts being illustrated are too abstract for young children. The older child or adult who might understand the connections between the "oops" and the art might not care for the small board book format.
This is a fantastic little book to show the beauty of taking what you've got (perfect or not) and making something beautiful. With all its "lift the flap" pages, it may get banged up in a public, school, or classroom library. Still, great message, super-fun art, and an open invitation to try turning an "oops" into something to celebrate. Pair with "Perfect Square", "Ish" "Art and Max", etc.
"Make a mistake? No problem...torn paper, stains, spilled ink...all these can actually lead to a good/creative result...Pair with A Good Day by Kevin Henkes." - Robin, Youth Services Librarian
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We all know how awful it feels to make a mistake--but what if you can turn that blunder into something beautiful? With joy and silliness that will immediately appeal to kids, Saltzberg shows how spills, tears, and smudges "all can make magic appear." This creative book is filled with pop-ups, lift-the-flaps and more, as it shows kids how their mistakes can inspire more creativity.
Mistakes can lead to beautiful art creations. A wonderful message for any aspiring artist. Used this at storytime and the kids loved telling me what different creatures were made out of the mistakes. When they argued over what something was supposed to be I got to tell them that everyone gets to use their imagination to make it whatever they want to.
This book is a great interactive book for your students. It teaches your students about the joys in mistakes and that it is simply ok to make a mistake. You can take your mistakes and get creative and transform them or you can learn from mistakes and better yourself. This book has many mistake transformations and pop ups the kids would love!
Jul 15, 2012
Sandy
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5 of 5 stars
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An entertaining, inspiring, appealing, surprising book that makes clear that attitude is everything when it comes to mistakes- "OOPS" is just another want to spell opportunity.
A perfect "touchpoint" book to share in class or with family for all the times ahead (and there will be plenty) when a mistake can seem like a disaster.
A perfect "touchpoint" book to share in class or with family for all the times ahead (and there will be plenty) when a mistake can seem like a disaster.
There are a lot of things you're not supposed to be able to do with a book that you can do with this book. It is about mistakes and how mistakes always end up being good and you can make a scribble look good with an upside floating flower hanging from the bottom of it. Also, at the exact start there's a prank.
Beautiful Oops is a delightful read for both babies and adults. The unusual artistic format of doors, windows, and unfolding paper creations will surprise, entertain, and challenge readers to think differently about mistakes. Don't miss out on this simple yet important lesson; Beautiful Oops is a beautiful read.
Colorful and very tactile with all kinds of surprises around the corner...er, under the flap. I hardly thought about the mistakes that were the launching pad for so much inventiveness and beauty. This must have been a fun book to create and engineer, but a headache to produce. Not preachy and a joy to read!
Mar 26, 2011
Caitlin Graves
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This book it great for any age! It shows us what beautiful things can be done with our so called "mistakes." The lesson of the story if that it is OKAY to make a mistake! There are many students (and adults!) that don't use their imagination for fear of making a mistake! This book is perfect for these people!
Enjoyed reading this while visiting Amy Leary. Their is not just frivolity but a spirituality of openness and flexibility when dealing with the "oops" of daily living!
It goes along with the David Wilcox song, "Leave it like it is."
Makes me smile & nurtures my soul.
It goes along with the David Wilcox song, "Leave it like it is."
Makes me smile & nurtures my soul.
Great book for the beginning of the school year to show mistakes happen,but it's how you react to them that matters. This book can sit right next to Peter Reynold's Ish to encourage kids to take risks and how to handle the bumps along the way. Very clever presentation!
Make a mistake? No problem . . . torn paper, stains, spilled ink . . . all these can actually lead to a good/creative result. A great book on offering a different perspective to a child. Pair with Kevin Henkes' A Good Day for a storytime on turning things around . . .
This book is perfect to use when children feel that perfection is the only acceptable option of life. It helps us to realize that mistakes help us to grow as people so that as we age, we can look back at things we have done wrong in order to do the right things.
This clever little picture book shows what can happen when you turn mistakes into works of art. I would love to use it with my gifted kids, some of whom are perfectionists, to illustrate that imperfections can be serendipitous instead of devastating.
I adore the illustrations and the message of this book. Although my little test dummies didn't grasp the entirety of the beautiful message, I will continue to read it to them in hopes that someday it will come back to them in the midst of regret. Loved it.
One of the art professors here requested this and I read it when it came in. This is one of those books demonstrates different possibilities in perspective. A paint smudge becomes a piglet. A ripped page becomes an alligator. I could see this being inspiration for a program featuring elementary school kids.
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Barney Saltzberg is the author-illustrator of CORNELIUS P. MUD, ARE YOU READY FOR BED?; CORNELIUS P. MUD, ARE YOU READY FOR SCHOOL?; and CORNELIUS P. MUD, ARE YOU READY FOR BABY? He also wrote and illustrated three books about Stanley Birdbaum: CRAZY HAIR DAY, STAR OF THE WEEK, and STANLEY AND THE CLASS PET. He lives in Los Angeles.
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