A charming fractured fairy-tale about how the road to success is often paved with mistakes and the most important thing is to keep trying. Once upon a time, there were three hopeful fairy-tale characters: Wolfred, Zinderella, and the Non-Evil Queen. Already rejected from classic fairy-tales, a happily-ever-after for these three seems a world away. So the trio is headed to the School of Failure. Once there, they discover that with patience and persistence, mistakes can also lead to the perfect storybook ending. From author Rosie J. Pova and illustrator Monika Filipina comes a charming fractured fairy-tale about beloved characters who don't make the final cut to be in a famous story but still find their starring roles. A perfect read for fans of THE BOOK OF MISTAKES, THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, or anyone who needs a reminder that the road to success is often paved with mistakes, but that shouldn't stop us from pursuing our goals.
A charming fractured fairy-tale about how the road to success is often paved with mistakes and the most important thing is to keep trying.
Once upon a time, there were three hopeful fairy-tale characters: Wolfred, Zinderella, and the Non-Evil Queen. Already rejected from classic fairy-tales, a happily-ever-after for these three seems a world away. So the trio is headed to the School of Failure. Once there, they discover that with patience and persistence, mistakes can also lead to the perfect storybook ending.
From author Rosie J. Pova and illustrator Monika Filipina comes a charming fractured fairy-tale about beloved characters who don't make the final cut to be in a famous story but still find their starring roles. A perfect read for fans of THE BOOK OF MISTAKES, THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, or anyone who needs a reminder that the road to success is often paved with mistakes, but that shouldn't stop us from pursuing our goals.
Publisher: Ingram Publisher Services
Original Binding: Hardcover Picture Book
Pages: 40 pages
ISBN-10: 1953458173
Item Weight: 0.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches
"A charming, fractured, picture book fairy-tale about the road to success often being paved with mistakes, but that shouldn't stop us from pursuing our goals and the most important thing is to keep trying." -Midwest Book Review
"A sweet and sassy book about trying, and failing, and trying again." -Rajani LaRocca, Newbery Honoree, Author of Red, White, and Whole and Where Three Oceans Meet
"The School of Failure is a wonderful book about mindset and perseverance in the face of failure. As both a parent and educator of young children, I often talk about perseverance and being authentic to who you truly are; this book helps to portray that concept in a clear, concise, and vibrant way." -Annemarie Riley Guertin, Author of The Monsters on the Broom
Rosie J. Pova is an award-winning, multi-published children's book author, writing instructor, and creativity coach whose life's work is to inspire children to be bold, take chances, and chase their dreams. Her picture book, Sunday Rain, was featured in The New York Times and recommended by Parents Magazine. Originally from Bulgaria, Rosie now lives in Dallas, Texas with her family.
Monika Filipina is an award-winning author and illustrator. She earned a master's degree in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art and lives in Toruń, Poland.
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