Midwest Book Awards
Ella's Way
The BookFest
Petunia the Perfectionist
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Ages: 5-8, 8-11
Petunia does not like to make mistakes. In fact, she’ll do just about anything to avoid making one. So instead of enjoying her jam sessions on her guitar, Petunia practices ‘til her fingers ache. And rather than creating art with her crayons, she spends her time color-coding them instead.
Petunia’s so busy trying to be perfect, there’s no time left in her life for being creative or having any fun!
Though Petunia’s mom often reminds her that mistakes are important because they help us learn and grow, Petunia’s not convinced. That is until she makes a mistake that inspires everyone…even herself.
Will Petunia finally understand that it’s okay to make mistakes, and begin to accept herself for who she is – imperfections and all?
This book is PERFECT for perfectionists (children and grown-ups!) and belongs in classrooms, libraries, and every child’s bookshelf.
Reviews
"...In Bader's picture book, a new nickname invites a new perspective...Petunia is a little girl who believes that everything has its proper place and that anything done less than perfectly is unacceptable...The images of Petunia's fastidiously organized coloring pencils and books in Beykzadeh's illustrations highlight her perfectionism and the book's warm color palette...Playing a wrong note strikes the right chord for a determined little girl in this winning children's story." -Kirkus Starred Review
"...Bader transforms a very real—and often hard to discuss—issue for younger readers into a problem that can be faced and handled in this polished book... By the story's end, Petunia is savoring the freedom that comes with being "perfectly imperfect" and learning the important lesson of self-love, flaws and all. This is a delight." -BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly (Editor's Pick)
