About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the embarrassment of a public mistake or needs to see that even 'big kids' and adults mess up sometimes. It is an ideal choice for a child who feels a heavy weight of perfectionism or shame when they fail at a new hobby. Through the ridiculous and often clumsy adventures of Jasper Raisintoast and his friend Tweedy-Jones, James Marshall offers a lighthearted look at how to handle life's little disasters with humor and resilience. The story centers on Jasper's well-meaning but chaotic attempts to master his new high-speed boat. While it is packed with absurdist humor and slapstick fun, the book subtly explores themes of accountability and the importance of having a friend who sticks by you even when things go wrong. James Marshall's signature wit makes this a joyful read for the 4 to 8 age group, providing a safe space to laugh at mishaps while normalizing the bumpy road of learning something new.
