About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is hesitant to share their ideas, hides their creative projects, or feels crushed by a single mistake. It is an essential tool for children who struggle with perfectionism or the fear of being laughed at by peers. Rosie is a brilliant inventor who builds secret gadgets from trash, but she keeps them hidden under her bed because she is afraid of failing. When her great-great-aunt Rose visits, Rosie learns that a 'brilliant flop' is actually a milestone on the way to success. This rhyming, whimsical story is perfect for children aged 4 to 8, offering a powerful reframe of failure as a necessary part of growth. It provides a gentle way to talk about the shame of making mistakes and the courage it takes to try again.
