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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
In The Boy Who Counts His Mistakes by Kim Adams, readers meet young Alex, who’s wearing two mismatched socks. He sometimes counts his mistakes. He begins his day pretending to be an astronaut for a little too long, which is his first error of the day. His morning continues with reminders from his parents that it’s almost time to leave, but he keeps playing and forgets to put on his pants as he runs downstairs to get to school. All the while, he’s keeping a tally of how many mistakes he’s made so far. When he finally reaches school, Miss Rosa gently shows him that grown-ups mess up, too. She also tells him it doesn’t have to be scary. She introduces the Gold Star Learning Jar to show him that each mishap has a new lesson. Will Alex learn it’s okay to slip up sometimes, or will he continue to feel discouraged?
I really appreciate how simply and clearly The Boy Who Counts His Mistakes by Kim Adams talks about how some children may feel like they make too many of what some teachers affectionately call ‘oopsy-doopsies.’ The pacing moves quickly enough to keep young readers interested. The funny moments are balanced with the gentle, reassuring ones. As an educator, I can see this sparking conversations with students about moments when they’ve had slip-ups or felt overwhelmed, like the boy in the story. It could be extended with activities like starting a classroom learning jar or having youngsters draw different mistake scenarios. The illustrations by Prasadi Kumararathne are bright and expressive, inviting children to take a look into Alex’s world. This picture book is a thoughtful choice for families and classrooms seeking stories that gently encourage resilience and self-reflection.
