BEAUTIFUL OOPS! by Barney Saltzberg
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Author & Illustrator: Barney Saltzberg
Every mistake is just the beginning of something beautiful; A spill. A smear. A smudge. A tear. What if every “oops” could become something wonderful? In BEAUTIFUL OOPS!, young readers learn that mistakes aren’t the end… they’re the start of new ideas, surprises, and creative discoveries.
Bursting with pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, folds, and smudges, this joyful book turns accidents into adventures and blunders into bursts of imagination. From torn paper transformed into an alligator’s grin to spilled paint reborn as playful creatures, every page invites children to reimagine “imperfections” as art.
A perfect read for parents, teachers, and budding artists alike, Beautiful Oops! delivers a timeless message: it’s okay to make mistakes - in fact, it’s how we grow, learn, and create. Ideal for ages 3–8 and for anyone who believes that creativity shines brightest when we let go of perfection.