Murphy's Law Storybook for Kids
18 Illustrated Short Stories to Help Kids Handle Their Own Mistakes, Get Through Meltdowns, and Bounce Back Stronger
Things go wrong. Here's what to do next.
18 illustrated stories for the days that go sideways.
- Ages
- 8–12
- Pages
- 95
- Published
- Jul 2026
18 illustrated stories
Six kinds of bad days
Bonus journal
What's it about?
Every kid has days when nothing goes to plan. These eighteen illustrated stories show characters dealing with exactly that, and finding their way through it.
Each story gives kids a gentle, practical way to handle mistakes and big feelings, and gives parents an easy way to start the conversation.
Perfect for
Kids 8 to 12 who struggle with mistakes, frustration, or meltdowns.
Why parents like it
Gives parents an easy, non-lecturing way to talk about big feelings.
What readers say
Now, when life goes sideways, my child just smiles and says, "Well, Murphy strikes again!"
It has quickly become a bedtime favorite.
Wonderful stories that help kids realize that it's okay to make mistakes.
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