The Book of Mistakes

As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, 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 and Patrick McDonnell’s will love the funny, poignant, completely unique storytelling of . And, like , it makes the perfect graduation gift, encouraging readers to have a positive outlook as they learn to face life’s obstacles.