About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is spiraling after a series of small failures or feels like they are the target of some cosmic bad luck. It is particularly helpful for kids who struggle with the spotlight of embarrassment or feel like their mistakes define them in front of their peers. Set at Camp Lakeview, the story follows Natalie as she navigates a truly terrible day where everything that can go wrong, does: from messy accidents to social blunders. While the tone is humorous and lighthearted, it deeply validates the very real frustration and shame that middle grade children feel when they lose their cool or lose their dignity. It provides a healthy model for how to apologize, how to lean on friends during a meltdown, and how to find the humor in a bad situation. It is a perfect choice for building resilience and normalizing the everyday 'fiascos' of growing up.
