Barney Saltzberg is the author of more than 30 books for children, including Beautiful Oops!, My Book of Beautiful Oops!, Good Egg and the bestselling Touch and Feel Kisses series. Additionally, he s recorded four albums of songs for children. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, two dogs, and a pond full of fish.
A pleasingly tactile exploration of the possibilities inherent in
mistakes. "A torn piece of paper... is just the beginning!" Spills,
folded paper, drips of paint, smudges and smears—they "all can make
magic appear." An increasingly complex series of scenarios
celebrates random accidents, encouraging artistic experimentation
rather than discouragement. The folded-over paper can be a
penguin's head; a torn piece of newsprint can turn into a smiling
dog with a little application of paint; a hot-chocolate stain can
become a bog for a frog. Thanks to a telescoping pop-up, a hole is
filled with nearly limitless possibilities. The interactive
elements work beautifully with the photo-collaged "mistakes," never
overwhelming the intent with showiness. Saltzberg's trademark
cartoon animals provide a sweetly childlike counterpoint to the
artful scribbles and smears of gloppy paint. A festive invitation
to creative liberation. - Kirkus Reviews
“Clumsy kids will appreciate Barney Saltzberg’s imaginative book,
which shows how mistakes (spills, tears, stains) can turn into
something wonderful.” - Parents Magazine
A pleasingly tactile exploration of the possibilities inherent in
mistakes. "A torn piece of paper... is just the beginning!" Spills,
folded paper, drips of paint, smudges and smears—they "all can make
magic appear." An increasingly complex series of scenarios
celebrates random accidents, encouraging artistic experimentation
rather than discouragement. The folded-over paper can be a
penguin's head; a torn piece of newsprint can turn into a smiling
dog with a little application of paint; a hot-chocolate stain can
become a bog for a frog. Thanks to a telescoping pop-up, a hole is
filled with nearly limitless possibilities. The interactive
elements work beautifully with the photo-collaged "mistakes," never
overwhelming the intent with showiness. Saltzberg's trademark
cartoon animals provide a sweetly childlike counterpoint to the
artful scribbles and smears of gloppy paint. A festive invitation
to creative liberation. - Kirkus Reviews
“Clumsy kids will appreciate Barney Saltzberg’s imaginative book,
which shows how mistakes (spills, tears, stains) can turn into
something wonderful.” - Parents Magazine
A pleasingly tactile exploration of the possibilities inherent in
mistakes. "A torn piece of paper... is just the beginning!" Spills,
folded paper, drips of paint, smudges and smears—they "all can make
magic appear." An increasingly complex series of scenarios
celebrates random accidents, encouraging artistic experimentation
rather than discouragement. The folded-over paper can be a
penguin's head; a torn piece of newsprint can turn into a smiling
dog with a little application of paint; a hot-chocolate stain can
become a bog for a frog. Thanks to a telescoping pop-up, a hole is
filled with nearly limitless possibilities. The interactive
elements work beautifully with the photo-collaged "mistakes," never
overwhelming the intent with showiness. Saltzberg's trademark
cartoon animals provide a sweetly childlike counterpoint to the
artful scribbles and smears of gloppy paint. A festive invitation
to creative liberation. - Kirkus Reviews
A pleasingly tactile exploration of the possibilities inherent in
mistakes. "A torn piece of paper... is just the beginning!" Spills,
folded paper, drips of paint, smudges and smears—they "all can make
magic appear." An increasingly complex series of scenarios
celebrates random accidents, encouraging artistic experimentation
rather than discouragement. The folded-over paper can be a
penguin's head; a torn piece of newsprint can turn into a smiling
dog with a little application of paint; a hot-chocolate stain can
become a bog for a frog. Thanks to a telescoping pop-up, a hole is
filled with nearly limitless possibilities. The interactive
elements work beautifully with the photo-collaged "mistakes," never
overwhelming the intent with showiness. Saltzberg's trademark
cartoon animals provide a sweetly childlike counterpoint to the
artful scribbles and smears of gloppy paint. A festive invitation
to creative liberation. - Kirkus Reviews
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