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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1970
Old Hat New Hat
A bear searches for the perfect hat.
36 pages· 95 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,614 ratings
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Books About Perfectionism · 47 titles considered
The Best Perfectionism Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about perfectionism? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
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The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Perfectionism
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2010
Paintball Punk
By Sean Tulien, Jesus Salvador Aburto Martinez (Illustrator), Andres Esparza (Illustrator) · Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels series
A lone wolf must choose teamwork or risk losing everything in the paintball finals.
56 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 141 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022
Air
By Monica Roe
A mishap threatens Emmie's wheelchair motocross dreams. Can she reclaim her independence?
272 pages· 49,593 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,331 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010
Rivals
By Tim Green · Book #2 in the Baseball Great series
A young athlete uncovers a dangerous secret at a high-stakes baseball tournament.
272 pages· 48,902 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,061 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
It Is (Not) Perfect
Two creatures build a sandcastle, but is their quest for perfection too much?
32 pages· 103 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,058 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2007
Motocross Double-Cross
Bikes sabotaged, trust shattered. Can they uncover the saboteur before the big race?
72 pages· 4,917 words· Est. 41 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 145 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006
BMX Bully
A new rival's cheating threatens Matt's racing dreams.
72 pages· 4,645 words· Est. 39 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 293 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Perfectly Imperfect Mira
By Faith Pray
Can Mira find beauty in her imperfections after a series of flops?
40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 278 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1985
A Remainder of One
By Elinor J Pinczes, Bonnie MacKain (Illustrator)
A bug soldier must outsmart his queen to join the parade.
32 pages· 580 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 722 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
A girl known for never making mistakes finally makes one in front of a crowd.
32 pages· 767 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,929 ratings
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Perfectionism Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about perfectionism for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1795
The Perfect Birthday Recipe
Ages 4–7 · 2020
Can Beaver's perfectionism ruin his birthday and friendships?
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$1899
Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A unicorn struggles with the pressure to be perfect when his best friend tries to paint him.
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$899
Clocks and More Clocks
Ages 4–8 · 1970
Mr. Higgins' clocks all show different times, yet they're all correct. How?
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$1999
The Good Egg
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A good egg leaves its carton to find itself and eventually returns home with a newfound sense of self and acceptance of others' imperfections.
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$1799
Marigold Finds the Magic Words
Ages 3–7 · 2019
A cat's birthday magic goes awry when birds crash the party. Can chaos be tamed?
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$1899
Angel Draws a Dinosaur
Ages 4–8 · 2025
A young artist battles fear and frustration to capture his vision on paper.
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$1695
Just So Willow
Ages 3–6 · 2019
A polar bear must choose between perfection and fun in a snowy chaos.
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$1699
The Perfect Sushi
Ages 4–9 · 2023
A quest for perfection leads to a heartfelt discovery about true gifts.
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$399
Slip! Slide! Skate!
Ages 4–8 · 2000
A perfectionist skater learns fun is as vital as success.
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$799
Even Fairies Bake Mistakes
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A fairy's baking dreams crumble. Can friendship save his contest hopes?
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$1799
Perfect Petunias
Ages 4–8 · 2017
An anxious creature learns that perfection means trying, not controlling mistakes.
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$1899
Good Night, Dude Perfect
Ages 4–8 · 2023
Join Dude Perfect for a bedtime adventure filled with trick shots and fun challenges before drifting into dreamland.
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Perfectionism Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about perfectionism for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Dirt Bike Racer
Ages 8–11 · 1979
A found dirt bike could make or break Ron's racing dreams.
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$1799
The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls
Ages 10–13 · 2012
Kids vanish at a mysterious home. Can Victoria uncover the truth?
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$1699
Jaclyn Hyde
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A potion turns Jaclyn into a chaos-causing monster. Can she stop her alter-ego before it's too late?
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$695
Perfect Game
Ages 7–11 · 2013
Can Isaac redefine perfection to become a better pitcher?
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$699
Go Big or Go Home
Ages 8–12 · 2008
A meteorite grants powers but brings mysterious symptoms. Is it a gift or a threat?
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$899
Free Climb
Ages 8–11 · 2008
A climbing adventure turns dangerous when rules are ignored.
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$595
Cowboy Up
Ages 8–11 · 2011
A bull rider's fall shatters his confidence. Can he conquer his fear to ride again?
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$899
BMX Bravery
Ages 9–12 · 2016
New kid Jose's daring stunts push Cam into unexpected danger.
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$595
Eight-Wheel Wonder
Ages 8–12 · 2022
Can Kadijah master roller speed skating in time for the big race, or will she crash and burn?
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$899
Obstacle Challenge
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Facing fears becomes the ultimate challenge in an extreme obstacle course race.
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$899
Wheelchair Rugby Rush
Ages 8–11 · 2023
A move to Alabama leads Robinson to discover wheelchair rugby and life lessons.
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$2284
Threading the Space Needle
Ages 8–12 · 2021
Can a young motocross prodigy conquer the Space Needle with a daring stunt?
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