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Poppy the Cat's Oops Day at School: A Confidence-Building Growth Mindset Story About Learning from Mistakes

Does your child get upset when they make a mistake?

Poppy the Cat's Oops Day at School is a heartwarming and empowering picture book that teaches children one of the most important life lessons - mistakes help us grow.

On her very first day of school, Poppy wants everything to be perfect. But things don't go as planned...

- She reads a word wrong
- She colors outside the lines
- She trips during recess
- She gets a math answer wrong

Embarrassed and discouraged, Poppy begins to believe she just isn't good enough.

But with gentle guidance from her caring teacher, she discovers something powerful:

Everyone makes mistakes - even grown-ups.

And every mistake is a chance to learn, grow, and try again.

This beautifully illustrated, colorful sketch-style story helps children:

Build confidence Develop emotional resilience Understand growth mindset Overcome fear of failure Feel brave in the classroom

Perfect for:

Back-to-school season

Kindergarten and early elementary students

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum

Parents raising confident kids

Teachers teaching perseverance and resilience

With a warm message and relatable school moments, this story reminds children everywhere:

Oops means I'm growing

Ideal for ages 4-8.

Recommended

Format: Paperback

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We receive fewer than 1 copy every 6 months.

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