Design Disaster

Name: Design Disaster
ISBN: 9781496539557

Fashion Week Series · Book 3 of 2

For kids who love to invent but sometimes feel discouraged when their creations flop, this book celebrates problem-solving, teamwork, and learning from mistakes.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their creative child feels frustrated because a brilliant idea isn't working out as planned. It's for the kid who loves to build and invent but gets discouraged by setbacks. The story follows Frank and his friends as they enter a design contest, but their amazing invention, the "Super-Stomper," is a complete disaster. This lighthearted early chapter book explores themes of resilience, teamwork, and learning from failure in a humorous, relatable school setting. For readers aged 7-10, "Design Disaster" is a fantastic way to model a growth mindset. It shows that mistakes are not just okay, but are a crucial part of the creative process. It gently encourages kids to persevere through challenges and highlights the power of collaboration, making it a great choice to reinforce lessons about not giving up and the value of friends' perspectives.

Resilience & Perseverance Creativity & Imagination Art & Creativity Construction Teamwork & Collaboration Science Experiments Self-Confidence & Identity Humor

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

None. The book is a secular, contemporary story focused on low-stakes school and friendship challenges. All conflicts are mild and resolved through communication and teamwork.