Overview
“We all make mistakes every now and again,
‘Cause nobody’s perfect except for Hashem.”
Parents and teachers know that children need a healthy environment in which to experiment and learn. The young boy in this story appreciates how mistakes can lead to positive growth. From simply spilling milk to directing angry words toward a friend, he’s always ready to try again and do differently.
With adorable illustrations and rhyming text, My Sometimes Mistakes presents an important aspect of emotional development. Acknowledging that mistakes are inevitable is an important part of chinuch, as children discover more about themselves and how Hashem wants us to act. From making mistakes, we can all try to be more thoughtful and careful. This book is a great way to open a conversation that lasts a lifetime.
My Sometimes Mistakes
written by Leah Chana Rubabshi, illustrated by Miriam Rooney
ISBN: 979-8-88806-002-5 / LCCN: 2025935366
Hardcover / Laminated pages / Ages 2-5 / List Price $13.95
Publication Date; August 2025
Author Information
About the Author:
Leah Chana Rubabshi has been writing since childhood and throughout her years at school. She obtained a bachelors degree in psychology, a master’s in social work, and worked in a hospital setting. After making aliyah and devoting herself to raising a family, Leah was inspired to write articles, poems, and children’s books. This is the author’s second title for Hachai Publishing. Her first, “The Hidden Artist,” was published in 2014.
Illustrator Information
About the Artist:
Miri Rooney is a cross-disciplinary illustrator, graphic designer, and art director who’s never met a craft she didn’t want to try. She works in both traditional and digital mediums – often combining the two – and brings a playful, curious spirit to everything she creates, from picture books to brand campaigns. Currently based in London, she draws inspiration from city life, science fiction, fluorescent colors, and whatever’s for lunch.
