About the Book: This fun nonfiction book explores surprising accidental discoveries, from Alexander Fleming’s messy-lab discovery of penicillin to an 11-year-old’s invention of the ice lolly, and the origins of crisps, matchsticks, and more. Combining witty text with playful illustrations, it teaches children that valuable lessons-and even life-changing inventions-can emerge from mistakes, encouraging curiosity and resilience rather than fear of failure. Created with input from University of Cambridge experts, it’s a lighthearted, educational look at how happy accidents have shaped everyday life.