What if the best way to get better... is to be bad at it first?When a young girl worries about not getting things right, her bold and brilliantly imperfect aunt steps in with the best advice ever: "Do it bad!
5-8 Years
8.5" x 8.5" Hardcover
30 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, General

Description

Book Synopsis

What if the best way to get better... is to be bad at it first?

When a young girl worries about not getting things right, her bold and brilliantly imperfect aunt steps in with the best advice ever: "Do it bad!" From clumsy roller skating and off-key guitar strumming to lopsided cakes and wobbly French, the two dive headfirst into trying-and messing up-together.

Told in beautiful, poetic rhyme, Do It Bad is a joyful celebration of imperfection, resilience, and the courage to begin before you're ready. With heart and humor, it encourages kids to embrace the messy magic of learning by doing-even if that means doing it bad at first.

Perfect for ages 4-8, this empowering picture book:

Builds confidence through a relatable growth mindset message
Features a heartwarming aunt-niece relationship
Normalizes failure as a necessary and joyful part of learning
Delivers a lyrical, read-aloud experience that grown-ups will love too

For any child who's ever felt afraid to fail, Do It Bad is a playful and profound reminder: the only way forward... is through.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x .25 Inches (D)

Weight: .67 Pounds

Suggested Age: 5-8 Years

Number of Pages: 30

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: General

Publisher: Aha! Press

Format: Hardcover

Author: Didi Dragon

Language: English

Street Date: June 6, 2025

TCIN: 1006713042

UPC: 9798999336507

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-9178

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Shipping details

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Estimated ship weight: 0.67 pounds

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Q&A (5)

Q: What themes does the book explore?

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A: The book explores themes of imperfection, resilience, and the courage to start learning.
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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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A: This book is intended for children aged 5 to 8 years old.
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Q: Who is the author of 'Do It Bad'?

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A: The author of 'Do It Bad' is Didi Dragon.
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Q: What relationship is highlighted in the story?

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A: The story highlights a heartwarming aunt-niece relationship that encourages personal growth.
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