Not Perfect

07/16/2024

Now this is a book, any of us can relate to - "not trying to be perfect all the time" - which we try but struggle to put into practice sometimes.

Dot is a girl who is good at many things, but she is not perfect or best in any of those. In her opinion, anyone in her family can do all these things flawlessly, but she is not able to. You know what, even her cat is perfect at something. 

Title: Not Perfect

Author: Maya Myers

Illustrator: Hyewon Yum

Publisher: Neal Porter Books

One day, while doing a school project work, Dot becomes very frustrated, screams, and rips up her entire work. However, after some tearful jumping on the trampoline, Dot restarts her work once again!

Read till the end to find out what happens...

Learning to understand your big feelings and managing them is an indispensable part of growing up. Additionally, if you are a perfectionist, then it takes time to learn what is the best you can do at a given time, day, or work. You must also learn to accept yourself and calm down after a while when things don't go as planned. 

📚 Brief text and complementing illustrations make this picture book perfect!

📚 Excellent lesson given through a very simple story.

📚 Perfect for kids ages 4+

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