We did it. Our most perfect isue ever!

Oh, oops. Listen, spelling is hard. Lots of life is. That's why this special section of The New York Times for Kids, originally published March 31, 2024, is about when things don't go quite right. Some of the missteps are small but really funny. Others are pretty big "whoops!" moments, but they turned out OK, too. Most mistakes are that way -- correctable, forgivable and learn-from-able!

Inside you'll find:

• A plastic bag ban that backfired
• On-stage oopses by a Broadway actor, a ballerina, an anchorman and more
• An epic space-rock saga
• The "Butt Fumble" and 20 other historical hiccups
• A D.I.Y. fake spill to prank any parent
• And oh so many goofs

Plus: Will you end up at the principal's or at a party? Play a choose-your-own adventure game!