Perfectly Imperfect
Books About Overcoming Perfectionism
The anxious perfectionist : how to manage perfectionism-driven anxiety using acceptance & commitment therapy
Ong, Clarissa W., author
2022
"People who identify as perfectionists don't always see their perfectionism as a problem. But they do recognize that their pursuit of perfection can lead to stress, worry, and anxiety. Written by two clinical psychologists, Perfectly Anxious addresses the hidden costs of "being the best," and offers readers essential skills based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for coping with the anxiety that is driven by their perfectionism. With this guide, readers will learn to stop getting in the way of their own success, and live a life guided by their deepest values"-- Provided by publisher.
The brand-new, never-used, perfect crayons
Hatch, Leanne, author, illustrator
2023
"When Violet gets a super big box of crayons she can't bring herself to use them because they are so perfect"-- Provided by publisher.
Catalyst
Anderson, Laurie Halse
2003
Eighteen-year-old Kate, who sometimes chafes at being a preacher's daughter, finds herself losing control in her senior year as she faces difficult neighbors, the possibility that she may not be accepted by the college of her choice, and an unexpected death.
Everything will be OK
Dewdney, Anna, author
2022
A little bunny learns that while some days can feel more sad than happy, there's always a bright spot on the horizon.
Gaga mistake day
Straub, Emma, author.
2024
A girl and her eccentric grandmother spend a day being silly together.
How to be an imperfectionist : the way to self-acceptance, fearless living, and freedom from perfectionism
Guise, Stephen, author
2015
Imperfectly perfect
Emerson, Perry (Children's author), author
2024
"When Maria rips her brother Robbie's favorite book, she's worried that they might never be friends again. But with encouragement and wise words from family friend Ms. Bea, Maria learns to embrace the beauty of broken things and seize the opportunity they offer for healing and reconciliation. A heartfelt celebration of the perfect imperfections that surround us in our everyday lives."-- Back cover.
Leila the perfect witch
Drago, Flavia Z., author, illustrator
2022
"Leila Wayward is a little witch who excels at everything she does...and now she dreams of winning the Magnificent Witchy Cake-off...But even with the most bewitching of recipes, she realizes a terrible truth: she's a disaster in the kitchen. Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are happy to share their culinary secrets with her. What's more, Leila discovers that baking with them is fun"-- Provided by publisher.
Most perfect you
Simon, Jazmyn, 1980- author
2022
A little girl learns to love each part of herself, from her spectacular hair to her big heart.
Not perfect
Myers, Maya, author
2024
Dot grows increasingly frustrated that she is not perfect at anything.
The other side of perfect
Turk, Mariko, author
2021
"An emotional story about a former ballerina who is thrust back into 'normal' high school after a life-changing injury, and who comes to terms with life without her passion as well as discrimination in the ballet world."-- Provided by publisher.
The perfection trap : embracing the power of good enough
Curran, Thomas, author
2023
A highly regarded professor of psychology at the London School of Economics, sharing contemporary evidence, explores how the pursuit of perfection can lead to burnout and depression and shows what we can do to resist the modern-day pressure to be perfect to led a more purposeful and contented life.
Programmed to paint
Abril, Mauricio, author, illustrator.
2024
Practically perfect Pintro the robot learns how to create art.
Radio silence
Oseman, Alice, author
2023
What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong? Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret -- not even the person she is on the inside. But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship, unafraid to be herself. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken. Caught between who she was and who she longs to be, Frances' dreams come crashing down. Suffocating with guilt, she knows that she has to confront her past ... She has to confess why Carys disappeared ... Meanwhile at uni, Aled is alone, fighting even darker secrets. It's only by facing up to your fears that you can overcome them. And it's only by being your true self that you can find happiness. Frances is going to need every bit of courage she has.
You asked for perfect
Silverman, Laura, author.
2019
Ariel Stone is the perfect college applicant until a failed Calculus quiz sends his grades into a tailspin that can only be halted by a handsome tutor, but adding a burgeoning romance to his other commitments may push Ariel past his limit.