The Magic of Mistakes: The Hidden Power of Getting Things Wrong
By Elnora Arlen
Date of Publication: 03/01/2026
Zoe is a bright, curious little girl who loves to invent. She has always been a fearless inventor, but lately, things keep going wrong. Each failed experiment makes her feel like she will never get things right. When Zoe brews a potion that makes everything perfect, it seems like a dream come true, until she learns that perfection comes at a cost…
The Magic of Mistakes is a heartwarming story that helps children ages 5 to 9 see their own struggles in Zoe’s journey from frustration to discovery and see mistakes in a new light. Through Zoe’s inventive journey, young readers discover that getting things wrong is where learning begins. Perfect for families and classrooms, this story sparks conversations about the power of trying again.
Because the real magic isn’t in getting it right, it’s in what happens when we keep trying.