Penelope Perfect
A Tale of Perfectionism Gone Wild
Shannon Anderson author Katie Kath illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Published:20th Aug '15
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“I’d never been late for anything. I just knew this would be a bad day.” When Penelope oversleeps, her daily routine gets thrown for a loop. From wearing mismatched socks to receiving her first-ever “B,” will “Penelope Perfect” survive this imperfect day?
This encouraging story told in cheerful rhyme will speak to kids who deal with perfectionism or other forms of anxiety. The book concludes with tips and information to help parents, teachers, counselors, and other adults foster dialogue with children about overcoming perfectionism and coping when things don’t go according to plan.
"This book tackles subject matter not often touched upon in picture books and handles it in an entertaining, gentle way." * Booklist *
"Penelope’s quirks are charming. Those who have issues similar to Penelope’s will appreciate this title." * School Library Journal *
“Penelope Perfect is a must-read for anyone who has ever had trouble accepting the fact that everyone makes mistakes sometimes.”
ISBN: 9781631980473
Dimensions: 254mm x 203mm x 5mm
Weight: 181g
48 pages