{"id":3877,"date":"2026-05-21T19:48:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/?p=3877"},"modified":"2026-05-21T19:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:48:52","slug":"when-cheeks-turn-red-books-to-help-kids-handle-embarrassment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/when-cheeks-turn-red-books-to-help-kids-handle-embarrassment\/","title":{"rendered":"When Cheeks Turn Red: Books to Help Kids Handle Embarrassment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You probably know the moment well. Your child trips on the playground or gives the wrong answer in class.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, their face gets hot and their cheeks turn bright red. There is a flicker of uncertainty, and they want to hide.<\/p>\n<p>However, feeling silly does not have to ruin their entire day.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, we can teach them how to handle this tough feeling with grace. Furthermore, we can show them how to take a deep breath and smile.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, laughing at an innocent mistake is a great way to feel better. Therefore, I have gathered a list of wonderful stories to help you guide them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_girl_who_never_made_mistakes_by_mark_pett_and_gary_rubinstein\"><\/span>The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3419 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Girl-Who-Never-Made-Mistakes-by-Mark-Pett-300x254.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Girl-Who-Never-Made-Mistakes-by-Mark-Pett-300x254.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Girl-Who-Never-Made-Mistakes-by-Mark-Pett.webp 342w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This sweet story feels warm and very safe for worried kids.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it shows that making a public mess is not the end of the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kids notice:<\/strong> The bright pictures show a big talent show where everyone is watching.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story snapshot:<\/strong> Beatrice never makes mistakes until she drops her juggling act, but then she chooses to laugh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this book helps:<\/strong> Consequently, children learn that letting go of perfection takes the pressure off.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"beautiful_oops_by_barney_saltzberg\"><\/span>Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3218 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oops-300x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oops-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oops-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oops-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oops.webp 342w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This clever book helps kids see the fun in messing up.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a torn piece of paper becomes a smiling alligator.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kids notice:<\/strong> The fun flaps, folds, and holes on every single page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story snapshot:<\/strong> The book shows how every spill, drop, or tear can be turned into beautiful art.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this book helps:<\/strong> Most importantly, it shows kids how to take themselves lightly and keep trying.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"its_okay_to_make_mistakes_by_todd_parr\"><\/span>It&#8217;s Okay to Make Mistakes by Todd Parr<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3886 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Its-Okay-to-Make-Mistakes-by-Todd-Parr-300x293.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Its-Okay-to-Make-Mistakes-by-Todd-Parr-300x293.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Its-Okay-to-Make-Mistakes-by-Todd-Parr.webp 446w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This gentle story turns big fears into very normal things.<\/p>\n<p>However, the bright colors make the heavy topic feel very light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kids notice:<\/strong> The silly, brightly colored characters who look happy even when they fall down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story snapshot:<\/strong> The book lists all the funny, normal ways people mess up every single day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this book helps:<\/strong> Furthermore, it gives kids a clear reminder that nobody is perfect and that is okay.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rosie_revere_engineer_by_andrea_beaty\"><\/span>Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3406 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rosie-Revere-Engineer-by-Andrea-Beaty-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rosie-Revere-Engineer-by-Andrea-Beaty-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rosie-Revere-Engineer-by-Andrea-Beaty-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rosie-Revere-Engineer-by-Andrea-Beaty-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rosie-Revere-Engineer-by-Andrea-Beaty-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rosie-Revere-Engineer-by-Andrea-Beaty-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rosie-Revere-Engineer-by-Andrea-Beaty.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This book explores the common fear of people laughing at your ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, it is perfect for kids who hide their true talents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kids notice:<\/strong> The incredibly detailed machines Rosie builds out of trash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story snapshot:<\/strong> Rosie feels embarrassed when her uncle laughs at her invention, but her aunt teaches her that a flop is just a first try.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this book helps:<\/strong> Above all, it models how to handle a red-cheeked moment and keep building.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_book_of_mistakes_by_corinna_luyken\"><\/span>The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3626 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/The-Book-of-Mistakes-\u2014-Corinna-Luyken-249x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/The-Book-of-Mistakes-\u2014-Corinna-Luyken-249x300.webp 249w, https:\/\/www.scrively.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/The-Book-of-Mistakes-\u2014-Corinna-Luyken.webp 342w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a great book for showing that weird shapes can become great things.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, an accidental ink blob turns into a dark bush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kids notice:<\/strong> The drawing grows bigger and wilder as the pages turn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story snapshot:<\/strong> An artist makes a mistake drawing a face, but keeps adding to it until it becomes a huge, lovely scene.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this book helps:<\/strong> Therefore, kids learn that making innocent mistakes is just part of making something new.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"fail-a-bration_by_brad_montague\"><\/span>Fail-a-bration by Brad Montague<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/91HUqz7DUfL._AC_UY218_.jpg\" alt=\"Fail-a-bration\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This fun story deals with feeling bad when things go wrong.<\/p>\n<p>However, it turns a sad feeling into a big, loud party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kids notice:<\/strong> The messy, happy kids throwing confetti in the air.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story snapshot:<\/strong> A child learns that instead of crying over a mistake, we should throw a party to celebrate learning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this book helps:<\/strong> Consequently, it teaches kids to own their silly choices with total confidence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"yak_struggles_with_mistakes_by_slumberkins\"><\/span>Yak Struggles With Mistakes by Slumberkins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61eT9RndOpL._AC_UL320_.jpg\" alt=\"Yak Struggles with Mistakes: A Lesson in Self-Acceptance\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This story is a comforting hug for small kids who freeze up.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it shows that feeling mad or sad about a mistake is normal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kids notice:<\/strong> The soft, furry Yak character who looks very upset at first.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story snapshot:<\/strong> Yak messes up a drawing and feels terrible, but her friends help her see she is still loved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this book helps:<\/strong> Most importantly, it highlights the virtue of grace by showing kindness during a hard moment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"we_dont_eat_our_classmates_by_ryan_t_higgins\"><\/span>We Don&#8217;t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81JLUnCVmbL._AC_UY218_.jpg\" alt=\"We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This funny book tackles the embarrassment of a major social mistake.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a dinosaur eats her friends and feels very silly when they yell at her.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kids notice:<\/strong> The very funny moment when a tiny goldfish bites the big dinosaur on the nose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story snapshot:<\/strong> Penelope Rex has a hard time making friends because she eats them, but she soon learns how to be a good classmate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this book helps:<\/strong> Therefore, children learn that even huge, embarrassing mistakes can be fixed with a better choice tomorrow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"put_your_child_in_the_heart_of_the_story\"><\/span>Put Your Child in the Heart of the Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, the best way to help a child is to make them the hero.<\/p>\n<p>Scrively allows parents to create 100% custom kid&#8217;s books to help their child navigate specific emotional challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, you can easily create a custom story for your own family.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, the process is very fast and easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, you can build a whole library of books for your home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_final_word_on_grace\"><\/span>A Final Word on Grace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Embarrassment is just a quick feeling, not a forever fact.<\/p>\n<p>However, it can feel very big to a small child.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the next time cheeks turn red, take a breath together.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, remind them that learning how to laugh at innocent mistakes is a true superpower.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You probably know the moment well. Your child trips on the playground or gives the wrong answer in class. Consequently, their face gets hot and their cheeks turn bright red. There is a flicker of uncertainty, and they want to hide. However, feeling silly does not have to ruin their entire day. 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