Oops, I Dropped the Lemon Tart - by An Swerts (Hardcover)

Review Quotes

"This book makes important points about mitigating anxiety in young children" - Kirkus Reviews

"Absolutely super delightful! It is the perfect message "mistakes" to learn at a very young age. Each elementary school class and library should have copies of this amazing book. Having taught elementary, and first grade especially for many years, this is exactly how these young children/students feel. They do think mistakes are bad, but it is very important that they learn mistakes are really the best tickets to their successful future. We learn best through our mistakes. I especially love the manner this book is presented in such a positive, caring and loving way." - ITEEA

"Superb picture book with a story of a girl who learns that making mistakes can lead to good things, augmented by beautiful drawings by illustrator Elaine van Lindenhuizen. Author An Swerts builds this story from a real-life dropped tart by souls chef Taka Kondo that led to a world-renowned dessert but substitutes a young girl who becomes too fearful to try much of anything until she receives good advice from her teacher and her nonna and has her own experience with a dropped tart. An excellent picture book for ages 3-7. " - Hallsville Intermediate School

""Lemon Tart" . . . two delicious words that make all the difference in the world for little Lucy, who is going through a tough time. Her cheerful disposition has changed, practically overnight, to one of worry and doubt. This story has a wonderful lesson on the importance of self-esteem, and how it affects the day to day living of everyone, especially children. Life isn't always a bowl of sunshine, and this book teaches children that it is okay to make mistakes along the way. Dare I say it? This book teaches children that when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. It takes a sensitive topic like low self-esteem, and shows that it can be overcome with caring and love." - A-PLUS Literature

"Great addition to libraries wanting to provide SEL books for kids and primary teachers, in accessible text with soft pastel illustrations." - LOPL Oregon

"This was such a sweet about a girl named Lucy. She is constantly worrying and this is causing her to not take any chances. Until one mistake teaches her the importance of perseverance!" - Johnston County Schools

"I really enjoyed this book. I requested to review thinking of a little one in my life who doesn't speak to anyone outside of the family. I think this will be great for their baby brain anxiety levels and to illustrate everything will be okay -- and the message of Lemon Tart is absolutely beautiful for anyone suffering from anxiety" - Barnes & Noble bookseller

About the Author

Eline van Lindenhuizen was born in Meppel (Netherlands) on June 29th in 1983 and now lives in Kampen. From 2001 until 2006 she studied illustration at the Minerva Academy in Groningen. She loves drawing, books, and flea markets.