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The Boy Who Makes A Million Mistakes: A Story About Growth Mindset for Kids to Boost Confidence, Self-Esteem and Resilience
From the award-winning author-illustrator of The Girl Who Makes A Million Mistakes comes The Boy Who Makes A Million Mistakes — a powerful new book that builds resilience, empowering children to face life’s challenges with confidence and pursue their biggest dreams!
"This story encourages children to keep trying, reminding them that it's okay to make mistakes and to take deep breaths to stay calm and focused." - Teacher Review
Meet Milo, a kid with a big dream of becoming a baker!
When his school announces a fundraising bake sale, Milo is determined to help by baking the best cookies ever.
But there's just one problem — Milo keeps making mistakes!
He adds too much flour, mixes up salt with sugar, and even pours vinegar instead of water.
Yikes! The cookies are so bad, even the neighbourhood dogs don’t want them!
This leaves Milo wondering if he'll ever get it right.
With the bake sale just around the corner, will he give up?
Or will he find a way to make his baking dreams come true?
This motivational reading book teaches
That it's okay to make mistakesTo learn from mistakes and bounce backTo develop mental toughnessTo practice mindful affirmationsTo never give up your goals
From the award-winning creator of best selling series, Pig in Jeans, this heartwarming, fun and educational book is a must-have for all school classrooms, libraries, teachers, librarians and perfectionists! If you like What Should Danny Do, What Should Darla Do, The Magical Yet, and The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, you will fall in love with The Boy Who Makes A Million Mistakes.
Order your copy of The Boy Who Makes A Million Mistakes today and watch your child build self-esteem and self-confidence! Makes a great gift for boys and girls age 4, age 5, age 6, age 7, kindergarten, first grade (1st grade) and second grade (2nd grade).
"This story encourages children to keep trying, reminding them that it's okay to make mistakes and to take deep breaths to stay calm and focused." - Teacher Review
Meet Milo, a kid with a big dream of becoming a baker!
When his school announces a fundraising bake sale, Milo is determined to help by baking the best cookies ever.
But there's just one problem — Milo keeps making mistakes!
He adds too much flour, mixes up salt with sugar, and even pours vinegar instead of water.
Yikes! The cookies are so bad, even the neighbourhood dogs don’t want them!
This leaves Milo wondering if he'll ever get it right.
With the bake sale just around the corner, will he give up?
Or will he find a way to make his baking dreams come true?
This motivational reading book teaches
That it's okay to make mistakesTo learn from mistakes and bounce backTo develop mental toughnessTo practice mindful affirmationsTo never give up your goals
From the award-winning creator of best selling series, Pig in Jeans, this heartwarming, fun and educational book is a must-have for all school classrooms, libraries, teachers, librarians and perfectionists! If you like What Should Danny Do, What Should Darla Do, The Magical Yet, and The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, you will fall in love with The Boy Who Makes A Million Mistakes.
Order your copy of The Boy Who Makes A Million Mistakes today and watch your child build self-esteem and self-confidence! Makes a great gift for boys and girls age 4, age 5, age 6, age 7, kindergarten, first grade (1st grade) and second grade (2nd grade).
32 pages, Paperback
Published October 8, 2024
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April 13, 2026
Children's Picture Book 96 of 2026. We read this borrowing from the Kindle Unlimited Catalogue in India.
July 10, 2025
"Fetița care făcea un milion de greșeli" și "Băiețelul care făcea un milion de greșeli" de Brenda Li (trad. Maria Tănăsescu) sunt 2️⃣ lecturi amuzante despre încrederea de sine, ambiție și perseverență 🤍 Perfecte pentru copiii începând cu 3 ani, cărțile aduc zâmbete în familie și îi învață pe cei mici despre muncă, eșec și împlinirea visurilor 📖 Mai multe despre cele două volume din colecția ZYX Kids am scris într-un articol publicat pe blog ✍️
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December 30, 2024
Absolutely and adorable read!
This was such a sweet story with an amazing message. My son (5) and I read this together and he really enjoyed it! The story was well put together and the illustrations were perfectly executed. We loved the twist at the end, we were both shocked! I love the message of consistency, organization and follow through. We loved the sound effects the people made as well. His favorite part was when Milo stopped to breathe and take a moment to regroup. Amazing short story!
This was such a sweet story with an amazing message. My son (5) and I read this together and he really enjoyed it! The story was well put together and the illustrations were perfectly executed. We loved the twist at the end, we were both shocked! I love the message of consistency, organization and follow through. We loved the sound effects the people made as well. His favorite part was when Milo stopped to breathe and take a moment to regroup. Amazing short story!
May 10, 2025
heart-warming tale for the ages
Brenda Li doesn’t disappoint in the tales of resilience and growth. A job well done. I just picked this book up as a bedtime story for my kiddos and I thoroughly enjoyed reading, as well, as the kiddos enjoyed looking at the pictures and listening to the story.
Brenda Li doesn’t disappoint in the tales of resilience and growth. A job well done. I just picked this book up as a bedtime story for my kiddos and I thoroughly enjoyed reading, as well, as the kiddos enjoyed looking at the pictures and listening to the story.
May 25, 2025
My son loves this book, and I do too. He’s at a critical age where making mistakes or not being the best at something not only happens often, but so does the shame that can accompany those events. This simple story does a great job depicting why it’s important to be resilient and to try again. An important reminder for myself as well to be honest!
October 13, 2025
The Boy Who Makes A Million Mistakes is such a cute book for children. This teaches them that mistakes are okay and they happen but you just have to keep trying, practice makes perfect. Children often get angry and upset when they make mistakes often and tend to just give up, this books shows them to keep trying. The pictures are great and fit the book as it continues going on. Highly recommend.
October 20, 2024
My son giggles throughout this book
I really like this book and so does my 4 year old son. I love the message of “If you just keep trying, something great will come of it.” This book can help build resilience. The illustrations are super fun as well. I definitely recommend.
I really like this book and so does my 4 year old son. I love the message of “If you just keep trying, something great will come of it.” This book can help build resilience. The illustrations are super fun as well. I definitely recommend.
December 16, 2024
Best book for a boy with adhd
I am a special education teacher. Some of my students get upset when they make mistakes. This book is excellent and funny. It’s a must read! Excellent!
I am a special education teacher. Some of my students get upset when they make mistakes. This book is excellent and funny. It’s a must read! Excellent!
January 1, 2025
Perseverance is key
A really funny story which teaches children that it’s ok to mistakes. From making mistakes, we learn how to improve, and to improve, we must keep trying. The illustrations are brilliant.
A really funny story which teaches children that it’s ok to mistakes. From making mistakes, we learn how to improve, and to improve, we must keep trying. The illustrations are brilliant.
January 8, 2025
Great lesson Great for Early Readers
There were just a few bigger words my princess had trouble with but she did great and the story was a good lesson to "keep on trying"(from the princess herself🥰
There were just a few bigger words my princess had trouble with but she did great and the story was a good lesson to "keep on trying"(from the princess herself🥰
September 12, 2025
Excellent
The book is funny and engaging. Kids and adults will find it enjoyable. The illustrations capture your attention, too. I recommend it for helping children end negative self-talk.
The book is funny and engaging. Kids and adults will find it enjoyable. The illustrations capture your attention, too. I recommend it for helping children end negative self-talk.
October 16, 2024
What a cute! Fun book to read
Me and kids loved the story. It was very touching and thoughtful story ♥️ never give up! Keep writing these awesome stories 👏
Me and kids loved the story. It was very touching and thoughtful story ♥️ never give up! Keep writing these awesome stories 👏
November 14, 2024
my 6 year old twins loved it!
The five stars come directly from August and Rowan, my 6 year old twin boys who loved this short story.
The five stars come directly from August and Rowan, my 6 year old twin boys who loved this short story.
November 27, 2024
Every child reads!
December 31, 2024
very Sweet book we loved it,!
If your looking to shed some tears before bedtime and hold your children dear this is the book you are looking for ! 10\10
If your looking to shed some tears before bedtime and hold your children dear this is the book you are looking for ! 10\10
January 11, 2025
My four year old loved this book. We had a great time giggling and discussing the book before bedtime. There’s a really good lesson about perseverance. I can see this being a go-to book for while.
January 31, 2025
Encouragement For Learning New Things
And kids do want to learn to cook! But, the lessons in the book are easy to apply to learning anything new. My grandson has enjoyed this book several times!
And kids do want to learn to cook! But, the lessons in the book are easy to apply to learning anything new. My grandson has enjoyed this book several times!
February 6, 2025
kid picked
My daughter picked it. I read it. Kids loved it. Her favorite part was when Chef Gustav ate the cookies.
My daughter picked it. I read it. Kids loved it. Her favorite part was when Chef Gustav ate the cookies.
February 17, 2025
awesome story
This is a great story about never giving up! My kids love baking shows so it was an extra nice touch.
This is a great story about never giving up! My kids love baking shows so it was an extra nice touch.
March 18, 2025
so cute
My son says it’s very very awesome .
Super cute loved it such a really good lesson, especially for kindergartners who are trying and learning different things
My son says it’s very very awesome .
Super cute loved it such a really good lesson, especially for kindergartners who are trying and learning different things
April 17, 2025
Great lesson
Great lesson for kids to learn to never give up and that it's okay to make mistakes. My son loved it.
Great lesson for kids to learn to never give up and that it's okay to make mistakes. My son loved it.
June 12, 2025
Wonderful
My daughter loves this series. I love the confidence building and ways of staying focused and calm. This translates well to everyday challenges.
My daughter loves this series. I love the confidence building and ways of staying focused and calm. This translates well to everyday challenges.
July 30, 2025
Love it!
So detailed. Loved reading this to my 4 year old! Can't wait to read the rest of the series. Teaches patience and not giving up.
So detailed. Loved reading this to my 4 year old! Can't wait to read the rest of the series. Teaches patience and not giving up.
August 22, 2025
cute book for younger kids
My son (age 5) absolutely loves this book, we have to read it every night before reading anything else. It’s a cute story & he enjoys narrating it.
My son (age 5) absolutely loves this book, we have to read it every night before reading anything else. It’s a cute story & he enjoys narrating it.
September 4, 2025
Great gift for the boys from Gram! Good story about persevering.
November 23, 2025
I enjoyed it and I plan on reading it to my class
November 24, 2025
A great book with a strong message. Persistence is key! Something that all young readers need to know that mistakes happen.
February 11, 2026
Bedtime story for my Autistic son
JJ my sons says he must be Puerto RiCAN but he never gave in to can't like him. He just kept pushing on like him!!!
JJ my sons says he must be Puerto RiCAN but he never gave in to can't like him. He just kept pushing on like him!!!
April 7, 2026
my 5 year old reviewed
Said it was 4/5 because it was a little bit good. But as a parent I loved it 5/5. Teaches good lessons I try to teach
Said it was 4/5 because it was a little bit good. But as a parent I loved it 5/5. Teaches good lessons I try to teach
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