Really lovely book. Really enjoyed reading this and will be purchasing this for my classroom in paperback form to share with my class. A wonderful story that allows children to understand that it is ok to make mistakes, this is a learning curve. Thank you for the opportunity to read!

An excellent book to help children work through their feelings when they feel they have made a mistake. Most children can find making mistakes difficult but children with neurodivergence can find this even harder. A great resource to for any parent or classroom to help children manage some of life's tricky emotions.

A fantastic illustrated children’s story book. My daughter and I read this together, she enjoyed the storyline and the wonderful illustrations. It showcases a great message that mistakes should be embraced not feared and without them you are unable to learn and progress in life. Overall, an excellent short story for young readers. Highly recommended.

Part of the Courage Club series - Mistakes are great is perfect for helping younger children with their emotional resilience. By using the colourful pictures, which are inclusive and represent everyone and the rhyming text, children can understand that learning involves mistakes and that they do not define you.
Everyone should have the Courage club series in their classroom - a perfect set of books.

Mistakes are Great!
by Matt Bawler & Gizem Gözde Uçar
Series: The Courage Club
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (UK & ANZ) | Bloomsbury Education
Publication Date: 30 July 2026

Mistakes are Great! is a charming and uplifting picture book that encourages children to see mistakes as valuable stepping stones rather than failures. Told through engaging rhyme and filled with bright, cheerful illustrations, the story follows a group of children who discover that every mishap is an opportunity to learn, grow and become more confident.

The imaginative idea of the Mistake Monsters is both creative and reassuring, transforming something children often fear into friendly guides that help them build resilience. The wise mouse narrator keeps the story flowing beautifully, making the message easy for young readers to understand and remember.

As part of The Courage Club series, this book does an excellent job of introducing emotional wellbeing and growth mindset concepts in a way that feels natural, fun and age-appropriate. The additional parent and teacher notes provide useful guidance for continuing conversations about confidence, perseverance and handling setbacks.

With its memorable rhyming text, positive message and colourful artwork, Mistakes are Great! is a wonderful addition to any home, classroom or school library. It offers an encouraging reminder that mistakes aren't something to fear—they're an important part of learning and growing.

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Mistake Monsters and children in various situations where things go wrong and through these incidents, we learn to practice growth-mindset.
The monsters and children were lovely, and the examples were relatable.
4.5 stars.