It's OKAY to Fail!: PanishiManishiStories Series, PM collection

4 Stars - Readers' FavoriteSelected as a choice book in the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge - supporting school reading programs and student literacy developmentIt's OKAY to Fail! - A Story About Overcoming Fear of Failure, Resilience, and Handling Peer Pressure - A Growth Mindset and SEL for Kids Ages 6-13PM Book 2 of the Panishi Manishi Stories Series (PM Books): Social & Emotional Learning Book Series for Kids /Paperback & ebook / Ages 6-13 / Grades 1-7 ABOUT THE BOOK When Charlotte devises a plan to embarrass Panishi by challenging her to an inter-school swimming competition, Panishi faces a choice that many children know all too well - try and risk failing in front of everyone, or step back to avoid the humiliation altogether. Tempted by the safety of giving up, When her mother discovers Panishi's fear of failure and the peer pressure weighing her down, she shares a gentle but powerful tale - "The Plant Story: A Story of Growth" - that changes everything. Together, they uncover a truth every child needs to hear: true failure is not trying and losing. True failure is refusing to try at all. CHILDREN WILL LEARN HOW TOSee failure as a natural and essential part of learning and growthBuild genuine confidence, self-belief, and emotional strengthDevelop resilience and perseverance when facing new challengesHandle peer pressure and self-doubt with courage and kindness IDEAL FOR SCHOOL AND LIBRARY COLLECTIONSPrimary and middle school libraries - available in paperback and ebook (Sora, OverDrive, BorrowBox)Teachers supporting SEL, growth mindset, and resilience curricula (Years 1-7)School counsellors and student wellbeing programsClassroom read-alouds and independent reading with discussion questionsPM Book 1: Does the COLOUR matter? is also selected as a choice book in the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge, exploring self-love, diversity, and celebrating differences for children aged 6-10.