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Too Perfect

By Ludwig, Trudy & Fields, Lisa

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Maisie thinks Kayla is perfect. Kayla is pretty and thin, has cool clothes, gets great grades, and she's a star on the soccer field. But is she happy? The more time Maisie spends with Kayla, the more she wonders if there's really any such thing as perfect. In her latest book for kids, acclaimed speaker and child advocate Trudy Ludwig explores the relentless and destructive drive for perfection that is impacting even younger children, and the freedom that comes from accepting one's self.

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ISBN
978-1-58246-258-5
Publisher
Tricycle Press


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on April 1, 2009

Gr 1-4 The dangers of perfectionism are didactically portrayed here. Red-haired, freckled Maisie is jealous of her beautiful and successful friend Kayla, though she slowly realizes that Kayla's unattainable standards cause her extreme stress. Kayla is pressured by her parents to excel, and her unhappiness harms her relationships. When Kayla is overwhelmed by a school assignment...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

Maisie is envious of her "perfect" classmate Kayla. Throughout the story, Maisie's illusions come crashing down as she witnesses Kayla's poor ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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