The Perfect Place

Illustrated by Paola Escobar

A boy discovers the true meaning of perfection beyond appearances.

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32 pages· AD980L

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Bookroo's summary

Lucas attends a perfect school in a perfect neighborhood, but his home life is far from it. One night, a mysterious light leads him to a world of flawless beauty. As he explores, Lucas questions the cost of perfection and what truly matters. Can he find balance between two worlds and embrace his imperfect, loving family? This heartwarming tale explores the journey of self-discovery and the value of authenticity.

From the publisher

From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street comes this moving picture book about the perils of perfectionism. Lucas goes to the perfect school in the perfect neighborhood. And when he gets perfect grades, he feels like he fits right in. But life at home is not so perfect. His dad’s old work truck keeps breaking down. His mom works long hours at her job at the diner. And Lucas has to share his small room with his baby sister. One night, Lucas is awakened by a strange light, which he follows all the way to the place where the perfect people live. Everything there is more beautiful than he could have imagined. But the longer Lucas stays, the more he wonders what it really means to be perfect. Does it mean never making mistakes? Does it mean rejecting his bustling neighborhood and his loving family? And what’s so great about being perfect, anyway? From award-winning talents Matt de la Peña and Paola Escobar comes this heartwarming, uplifting picture book about a boy, at home in two worlds, discovering what it means to be at home with himself.

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