Writer and illustrator Mark Pett lives in Mississippi with his wife, two children, and a very old dog named Catfish. Every February, the family draws five random digits from a hat and travels to whatever zip code it makes. He has illustrated several books and is the creator of the syndicated comic strips Mr. Lowe and Lucky Cow.Gary Rubinstein teaches high school math by day and is occasionally a comedian by night. In addition to co-authoring this book, he has written two guidebooks for new teachers. He lives in New York City with his wife, Erica, and his daughter, Sarah.
"A refreshing fable that assures kids it's OK to mess up once in a
while -- but doesn't beat them over the head with the moral.
The mom's take: Gary Rubinstein's tale of a 9-year-old
perfectionist is a refreshing fable that assures kids it's OK to
mess up once in a while -- but doesn't beat them over the head with
the moral. Mark Pett's gentle cartoon illustrations liven up even
more the story of an ordinary-looking girl who clings to her image
of being anything but ordinary.
The kid's take: When my 7-year-old son...finished, he sat with a
thoughtful look on his face for a moment -- then reopened the book
to read it through again. If that's not a recommendation, I don't
know what is." - The Oregonian Parenting Blog
" this book might be one way to help them see that trying to be
perfect can get in the way of having fun and being creative, and
that absolutely no one is perfect.
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes is a fun book with an important
message that never gets in the way of the good story. Elementary
age children are sure to both enjoy and benefit from this
delightful book." - Wrapped in Foil
"I hope that there are more Beatrice Bottomwell stories on the way
because my girls will enjoy them tremendously!
Thank you Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein for teaching the kids that
you don't have to be perfect all the time!
We love this book!
" - Supermom Reviews
"This book has become one of our favorite books to read together my
girls and me. I would love to thank Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
for such an inspiring story.
I love this book... I feel it really helps to teach children, and
maybe even remind adults that no matter how perfect someone may
seem, that really every one makes mistakes." - Real Adventures from
a Mom of 3
"The best part of this book was the message sent. That you don't
have to be perfect, that making mistakes is okay and you sure can
have a lot more fun if you allow yourself not to worry so much
about messing up.
Overall this is a great book that I'm sure my children will enjoy
for the next several years." - Candace's Book Blog
"There are about a hundred ways the story of a perfect child could
go wrong. Fortunately, Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein don't fall
into any of the traps. Instead, they offer a delightful picture
book about a girl who has perfected perfectionism. Flawless." -
Argus-Leader
"I have to say, I was really impressed by this book. The story is
cute and the illustrations are beautiful. Most importantly, it was
a hit with the kids." - The Suburban Princess Diaries
"If there is one book you read to your little ones this year - this
is it!!!
And this book is perfect for showing them how mistakes can be
normal AND even funny!! Pett's illustrations are wonderful at
capturing the feelings of the kids in the book - they are simple
and yet full of emotion.
Thank you, Pett and Rubinstein, for showing us perfectionists that
it's ok to NOT be perfect all the time!! Where was this book when I
was a kid anyway!?!?!?
" - In The Pages
"It's fun and instructive without feeling overly didactic and the
illustrations are darling. Look for it in a book store or library
near you. " - Parenting
"this book was not only a great fit for my children to learn from,
but me too. Let's face it we all make mistakes and we all need to
learn how to deal with that. I make plenty...daily. My kids are
young and I want them to learn it's ok." - Giveaway Blogdom
"I love the latest picture book, THE GIRL WHO NEVER MADE MISTAKES
by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein.
This is a great book to remind us that we all make mistakes and
when we do, we need to just sit back and laugh. After all, perfect
is boring!" - Lori Calabrese
"The lively wash drawings carry the story along briskly while the
cartoon-like inner panels add depth and a side story." - Deseret
News
" The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Gary Rubinstein and Mark Pett
is cute and simple book.
This book is cute for boys and girls alike." - Frugal Family
Tree
"The book's message is unmistakable (so to speak), paired with a
subtler reminder of how easy it is to have one's confidence
shaken." - Publiishers Weekly
"Suffice to say, this is an excellent tale on how having a fear of
failure leads very quickly to a very boring life - Feel the Fear
and DO IT ANYWAY as I tell my kiddos. Making mistakes is NOT the
end of the world, but a way to learn. Excellent book - I highly
recommend it." - Did you see that? by CPA Mom
" In an age when parents berate teachers who dare to give out B's
and children receive blue ribbons just for entering an art show,
Gary Rubinstein's tale of a 9-year-old perfectionist is a
refreshing fable that assures kids it's OK to mess up once in a
while -- but doesn't beat them over the head with the moral. Mark
Pett's gentle cartoon illustrations liven up even more the story of
an ordinary-looking girl who clings to her image of being anything
but ordinary." - OregonLive.com
"This funny and heartfelt book conveys a powerful message about how
putting too much pressure on yourself to be perfect can suck the
joy out of everything. Beatrice's discovery that you can laugh off
even a very public mistake shows the importance of resiliency and
help perfectionist kids keep things in perspective. Most
importantly, Beatrice reminds the reader that it's more important
to enjoy the things that you do than worry about doing them
perfectly." - A Mighty Girl
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