Mistakes Are How I Learn: An Early Reader Rhyming Story Book for Children to Help with Perseverance and Diligence

by Kiara Wilson

Join author, Kiara Wilson in a new series called “Amazing Affirmations.””Mistakes Are How I Learn” is a rhyming story that involves SEL, social emotional learning.This story will help your child know that he/she is not alone when facing defeat. Tamara shares what she does when confronted with challenges.Developed to engage children, Wilson’s stories will empower children with the affirmations to overcome obstacles.With Tamara in examples children can identify with, your child will learn to develop resilience.Amazing Affirmations is the best new seriesMistakes are how I learn.I will get there soon.I’ll keep dreaming big.Even if it’s flying to the moon....”Mistakes Are How I Learn” was written for preschool, grade school, and children of all ages.

Genres: Childrens, Self Help

33 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 18, 2021

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book! It was such a positive message for children. Keep working towards your goals and don’t give up. I also really liked how consistent the rhyming was.

[Sasha Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was like a self-help book about perseverance and goal setting but for small children (and some adults). I liked it, I liked it a lot.

[Niharika · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Mistakes Are How I Learn' is a story about a girl called Tamara. She has big dreams and associates messing up as a failure. She gets infuriated on losing but her parents comfort her that 'mistakes are how we learn'. Tamara takes part in a gymnastics competition. However, to her dismay, she doesn't get selected. Nonetheless, she doesn't get disheartened and decides to practice daily to get ready for the next year. She scored a C grade on an exam. Instead of giving up, she sets her goals and lets her growth mindset guide her. After much hard work, Tamara scores a B Grade and makes herself proud. Tamara continues to dream big and pushes herself harder. She finds strength within and the motivation to challenge obstacles. Tamara comes out with flying colors with her determination to win.

PS. Mistakes Are How I Learn is a helpful read for children and adults to not give up on dreams. When facing a huge hurdle, one needs to strengthen one's determination and keep pushing ahead to reach one's goal. When nothing works out, one needs to tap into inner strength and keep persevering to succeed in any challenge. Making a list of goals and making steady efforts like Tamara would be a great enabler in one's victory.

[Gretchen Klepzig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mistakes Are How I Learn is about a little girl named Tamara who would get so angry at making mistakes and messing up. She started to change her mindset and learned to not say "I can't do this". When she did not make the gymnastics team, she had a positive mindset and was going to keep working to join the team next year. I think this is a great book for my classroom library. Tamara practiced a "growth mindset". The book shows children that is normal and alright to mistakes and can demonstrate to children how to keep pushing forward to achieve your goals.

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books are important reading that encourages self-esteem in youngsters.  This book will be welcome reading after students reach the rigors of school.  Research indicates that children start school full of hopes and dreams.  However, somewhere in the first two years, the self-esteem of children plummets.  I was glad to see that Tamara's story aims at that important group of children who can feel defeated by either school or their peers.

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great topic for children.

I enjoyed reading this book with my little ones.

They enjoyed the illustration and I reiterated the fact that mistakes help us learn to get better.

Thank You for an amazing book.

[Marla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for my class

I teach first grade and have been trying to help the kids understand no one needs to be perfect. I love this short story to help show this lesson. I love having a book help teach the lesson want then broaden out from there! Great book.

[Tabatha Stowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book really inspire

I am a 10 year old girl and my mom read this to me. I also read it again. It really reminds me of myself and help me remember if I don’t get it right the first time, I can do it again.

[Mariela Espinoza · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book teaches children how mistakes can help us improve. It emphasizes that it's okay to feel upset, but we must keep moving forward and try harder next time. Additionally, it's a great rhyming book, making it enjoyable to read. This book is suitable for children ages 5 to 8.

[Seth Melamed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great lessons for young kids

Great book. Combines wonderful advice along with rhymes. The pictures are fun and accessible. My girls enjoyed this and i think learned the lesson of growth mindset .

[Jackie Giordano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent story

Good encouragement for kids, upbeat while showing real struggles and “failures” and examples of how to overcome them this is a great library/digital copy.

[Rikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic message for all ages

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

The message is great, the art is fine, but the rhyming feels forced.

[Brenda Akwar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mistakes are a way of learning valuable lessons. It is good to see Tamara set attainable goals to accomplish. Her hard work is contagious and encouraging for kids to emulate. A growth mindset is key!

[Jennifer Torres · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like how the book talks about growth mindset and how its ok to make mistakes.

[Jas (jaschantebooksandfood) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this a few years ago with my kids. It’s not a long book but it’s still rich in what it is attempting to teach.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this children's early learning book, which definitely teaches perseverance, and the desire to keep trying and keep pushing forward. Tamara's success lies within her ability to and belief that she can do something bigger and better, and she succeeds.

As I read it, I thought of 'The Little Engine That Could', and how it affected me in my early childhood. Keep believing, keep pushing, keep striving, and then take joy when one accomplishes something. Well-done, Kiara Wilson!

I reread this again in October 2022 and was impressed once again with an easy-to-read story about learning from mistakes. I like this book very much.

[VICTORIA HINOJOSA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book on Growth Mindset!!

This book is perfect when introducing my students to growth mindset!! I love the illustrations and the growth mindset statements!