This story is a good book to show that everybody makes mistakes, but it's how we handle future situations that is important.

I liked this book because it captivated the reader's attention and kept them guessing as to what poor little Jackson had done. All through the book it shows Jackson giving examples of others making mistakes and trying to downplay his. However, his mother cannot see this mistake as a little mistake. While the rest of the family, including those at the wedding they were attending, told Jackson it was okay, his mother was embarrassed and wanted to make sure that Jackson would never make this mistake again. The story is relatable, especially when we hear of Mrs. Beal sitting on Jackson's cupcake, or the waitress calling Jackson a girl by mistake. The pictures are also part of what makes this a good book, because while Jackson is detailing others' mistakes, the pictures show right before the mistake, so that the reader can use their imagination to picture the accident actually happen. This book has a message for both parents and children. Parents should take out of it that they should keep better watch over their children while playing. Children should learn that everyone makes mistakes, but you should think before you act so that you can avoid them. ( )

Everybody Makes Mistakes – By Christine Kole MacLean (Picture Book)

In the book, Everybody Makes Mistakes, by Christine Kole MacLean, the main character Jack encounters various mistakes that he makes or his family members make. During the story Jack feels disappointed and angry with all of his mistakes but towards the end of the story, he realizes that everybody makes mistakes and nobody is perfect. I liked this book a lot because I think the lesson that everybody makes mistakes and nobody is perfect is extremely important to learn and understand at a young age. As children grow and learn, they will encounter many mistakes and need to know that it is okay to make a mistake and not be discouraged by them. The illustrations were also excellent and enhanced the mood of the story. ( )

I really liked this book because there were moments that led up to the actual act. It was fun and engaging. The story allowed the reader to remember things they may have done in the past or experienced as a child, good and bad. Throughout the story Jack makes several references as to mistakes that others have made and it was okay. The story ends with Jack's uncle telling him, "That's okay, Jack. Everybody makes mistakes." ( )