
It's OKAY to Fail!
A Story About Overcoming Fear of Failure, Resilience, and Handling Peer Pressure - A Growth Mindset and SEL Book for Kids Ages 6-13
Khyati Banker(Author)
KBpublication (Publisher)
Published on 26. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
92 pages
978-1-7635491-3-5 (ISBN)
Description
About the book,
Charlotte had devised the perfect revenge plan against Panishi and challenged her to compete in the inter-school swimming competition. Aware that Panishi was no match for all-time champion Charlotte, Panishi soon decided that avoiding the competition might be better than facing failure in front of her peers, "Peer Pressure".
When her mother found out about Panishi's fear of failure and the pressure she felt from peers, she was deeply concerned. She decided to help Panishi understand the importance of emotional strength and confidence and how these qualities can help her face new challenges. She explained how Panishi's fear of failure was holding her back from reaching her true potential. After all, true failure lies not in trying and losing but in refusing to try at all.
To reinforce this lesson, her mother shared "The Plant Story: A Story of Growth". Through this tale, they uncovered the true essence ofFailure is part of learning and growth
How to build confidence and self-belief
The importance of resilience and perseverance
How to handle peer pressure and self-doubt
Why effort matters more than immediate success
They learn that initial challenges should not discourage one but rather be embraced as part of the journey toward success because failing is okay-it's part of the process!Will Panishi find the motivation to challenge the undefeated champion?
Did Charlotte achieve her revenge?
Key Message
Children will discover that true failure is not trying and losing-but refusing to try at all.
Perfect For Children Who:Struggle with fear of failure or low confidence
Struggle to try new things because of peer pressure or fear of failure
Experience peer pressure or self-doubt
Need encouragement to develop a growth mindset
Enjoy meaningful, motivational school stories
Series Note: Panishi Manishi Stories Series (PM Books): Social & Emotional Learning Books for Kids.
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More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
164 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7635491-3-5 (9781763549135)
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Persons
Khyati Banker is the creator of the Panishi Manishi Stories Series (PM Books) - chapter books that follow twin sisters Panishi and Manishi through the friendships, challenges, and everyday moments that shape childhood. Each story is anchored by something children everywhere recognise: a mother who listens, guides, and loves. Through her gentle wisdom, Panishi and Manishi learn to face the world with courage, empathy, and confidence - and so do the readers who journey with them.