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How To Be (Not) Perfect

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These books show children that perfection is not needed. Taking chances and making mistakes is how we all grow.

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Jefferson County Public Library

17 items

17 items

Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

by Boynton, Sandra

Book - 2023

An extremely exuberant chicken has an important message to share in this entertaining rhyming book that reminds readers that trying your best is reason enough to celebrate. An extremely exuberant chicken has an important message to share in this entertaining rhyming book that reminds readers that trying your best is reason enough to celebrate. Show less

An extremely exuberant chicken has an important message to share in this entertaining rhyming book that reminds readers that trying your best is reason enough to celebrate. An extremely exuberant chicken has an important message to share in this entertaining rhyming book that reminds readers that trying your best is reason enough to celebrate. Show less

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Not Perfect

Not Perfect

by Myers, Maya

Book - 2024

Dot grows increasingly frustrated that she is not perfect at anything. But repeated imperfect attempts frustrate her so much that she tears her artwork up. Dot grows increasingly frustrated that she is not perfect at anything. But repeated imperfect attempts frustrate her so much that she tears her artwork up. Show less

Dot grows increasingly frustrated that she is not perfect at anything. But repeated imperfect attempts frustrate her so much that she tears her artwork up. Dot grows increasingly frustrated that she is not perfect at anything. But repeated imperfect attempts frustrate her so much that she tears her artwork up. Show less

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The Dot

The Dot

by Reynolds, Peter

Book - 2003

Vashti believes she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind. Vashti believes she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind. Show less

Vashti believes she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind. Vashti believes she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind. Show less

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Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

by Zhang, Kat

Book - 2019

Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do. But hers are always too empty, too full or not pinched together properly. Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do. But hers are always too empty, too full or not pinched together properly. Show less

Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do. But hers are always too empty, too full or not pinched together properly. Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do. But hers are always too empty, too full or not pinched together properly. Show less

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Rosie Revere, Engineer

Rosie Revere, Engineer

by Beaty, Andrea

Book - 2013

A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure. A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure. Show less

A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure. A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure. Show less

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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

by Pett, Mark

eBook - 2011

Life for Beatrice is sailing along pretty smoothly until she does the unthinkable: she makes her first mistake. And in a very public way! Life for Beatrice is sailing along pretty smoothly until she does the unthinkable: she makes her first mistake. And in a very public way! Show less

Life for Beatrice is sailing along pretty smoothly until she does the unthinkable: she makes her first mistake. And in a very public way! Life for Beatrice is sailing along pretty smoothly until she does the unthinkable: she makes her first mistake. And in a very public way! Show less

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The Magical Yet

The Magical Yet

by DiTerlizzi, Angela

Book - 2020

A rollicking, rhyming and inspirational picture book for every child who is frustrated by what they can't do... YET! A rollicking, rhyming and inspirational picture book for every child who is frustrated by what they can't do... YET! Show less

A rollicking, rhyming and inspirational picture book for every child who is frustrated by what they can't do... YET! A rollicking, rhyming and inspirational picture book for every child who is frustrated by what they can't do... YET! Show less

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Zuri Ray Tries Ballet

Zuri Ray Tries Ballet

by Charles, Tami

Book - 2021

Zuri Ray loves trying extraordinary new things, but when Jessie chooses ballet, Zuri Ray finds it too challenging until the teacher encourages her to be herself. Zuri Ray loves trying extraordinary new things, but when Jessie chooses ballet, Zuri Ray finds it too challenging until the teacher encourages her to be herself. Show less

Zuri Ray loves trying extraordinary new things, but when Jessie chooses ballet, Zuri Ray finds it too challenging until the teacher encourages her to be herself. Zuri Ray loves trying extraordinary new things, but when Jessie chooses ballet, Zuri Ray finds it too challenging until the teacher encourages her to be herself. Show less

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Ish

Ish

by Reynolds, Peter H.

Book - 2004

Ramon loved to draw, but a single remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though...Show more Ramon loved to draw, but a single remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right." Show less

Ramon loved to draw, but a single remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though...Show more Ramon loved to draw, but a single remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right." Show less

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The Book of Mistakes

The Book of Mistakes

by Luyken, Corinna

Book - 2017

It starts with a mistake. But the mistakes transform and combine into a larger picture — one that not only is functional but also works perfectly. It starts with a mistake. But the mistakes transform and combine into a larger picture — one that not only is functional but also works perfectly. Show less

It starts with a mistake. But the mistakes transform and combine into a larger picture — one that not only is functional but also works perfectly. It starts with a mistake. But the mistakes transform and combine into a larger picture — one that not only is functional but also works perfectly. Show less

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The Good Egg

The Good Egg

by John, Jory

Book - 2019

When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect. When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect. Show less

When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect. When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect. Show less

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The Most Magnificent Thing

The Most Magnificent Thing

by Spires, Ashley

eBook - 2014

A girl decides to make something magnificent but she is shocked to discover that the thing isn't magnificent. Or good. It isn't even kind-of-sort-of okay. It is all wrong. A girl decides to make something magnificent but she is shocked to discover that the thing isn't magnificent. Or good. It isn't even kind-of-sort-of okay. It is all wrong. Show less

A girl decides to make something magnificent but she is shocked to discover that the thing isn't magnificent. Or good. It isn't even kind-of-sort-of okay. It is all wrong. A girl decides to make something magnificent but she is shocked to discover that the thing isn't magnificent. Or good. It isn't even kind-of-sort-of okay. It is all wrong. Show less

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A Whale of A Mistake

A Whale of A Mistake

by Hobai, Ioana

Book - 2020

A lyrical take on accepting and moving past one's mistakes. A lyrical take on accepting and moving past one's mistakes. Show less

A lyrical take on accepting and moving past one's mistakes. A lyrical take on accepting and moving past one's mistakes. Show less

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Nat Enough

Nat Enough

by Scrivan, Maria

Graphic Novel - 2020

"Enough is one of those words that looks like it's spelled wrong even when it isn't. Whatever it is, I don't have it." Pouring out her heart int...Show more "Enough is one of those words that looks like it's spelled wrong even when it isn't. Whatever it is, I don't have it." Pouring out her heart into her sketchbook, self-deprecating Natalie confides that she doesn't feel smart, athletic or popular enough. Show less

"Enough is one of those words that looks like it's spelled wrong even when it isn't. Whatever it is, I don't have it." Pouring out her heart int...Show more "Enough is one of those words that looks like it's spelled wrong even when it isn't. Whatever it is, I don't have it." Pouring out her heart into her sketchbook, self-deprecating Natalie confides that she doesn't feel smart, athletic or popular enough. Show less

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I Am Enough

I Am Enough

by Byers, Grace

Book - 2018

Actress Byers has penned a picture-book affirmation for girls who may be doubting their self-worth. Actress Byers has penned a picture-book affirmation for girls who may be doubting their self-worth. Show less

Actress Byers has penned a picture-book affirmation for girls who may be doubting their self-worth. Actress Byers has penned a picture-book affirmation for girls who may be doubting their self-worth. Show less

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No Such Thing as Perfect

No Such Thing as Perfect

by Misako Rokkusu

Graphic Novel - 2023

Emma can't help comparing herself to her bright and popular older sister, Julia. Try as she might, Emma can't seem to please her mom as much as her sister does Emma can't help comparing herself to her bright and popular older sister, Julia. Try as she might, Emma can't seem to please her mom as much as her sister does Show less

Emma can't help comparing herself to her bright and popular older sister, Julia. Try as she might, Emma can't seem to please her mom as much as her sister does Emma can't help comparing herself to her bright and popular older sister, Julia. Try as she might, Emma can't seem to please her mom as much as her sister does Show less

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Jefferson Center for Mental Health

https://www.jcmh.org/

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Connect with JCMH for actionable ways to help your child understand and manage feelings of perfection and imperfection. Connect with JCMH for actionable ways to help your child understand and manage feelings of perfection and imperfection. Show less

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