Children's Books

Sami and the Box of Almosts

A Gentle Story About Mistakes, Patience, and Trying Again

By Nadia Edlyn

Every “almost” is evidence that you were brave enough to try.

Sami has a box filled with almost-finished drawings, almost-built towers, almost-folded airplanes, and ideas that did not work the first time.

But what if an “almost” is not a failure? What if it is simply one more step toward something wonderful?

Sami and the Box of Almosts is a warm, colorful story about making mistakes, practicing patience, and finding the courage to try again. With a gentle message for young readers, it reminds children that progress does not have to be perfect—and every attempt can teach us something new.

What young readers will discover

• Mistakes are a natural part of learning.
• Progress can happen one small attempt at a time.
• Patience is something children can practice.
• Unfinished work can be revisited rather than abandoned.
• Trying again is its own kind of courage.

Who is this book for?

For young readers learning to cope with mistakes, and for parents and educators looking for a gentle way to talk about patience and perseverance.