I would like to share a children’s book with you The Perfect One by Sue Lancaster, Rocio Caputo (Illustrator), Diego Vaisberg (Illustrator) which we received a copy of in exchange for this review. Inside this post are my affiliate links if you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage off the items you purchase.
Boys will be boys but most of the time they are not only funny but have thoughts I wouldn’t have thought of. Which is what happened when Charlie found The Perfect One siting on my desk waiting to be read. Charlie said mom this book looks like it should be a Disney movie and after looking at the cover I had to agree with Charlie.
Charlie pointed out the flowers and said they look like what we have in our garden and before you ask if this is true it is. I went back to work and the next thing I heard was mom look there is a basketball on the cover of the book which I hadn’t seen. The next thing I know Charlie is telling me mom come sit down with me let’s read this book.
We opened the book and the first thing we saw was a page with doodles on it and a Weenie Dog Charlie and I would like to have. We meet Cami and Isa who are sisters. They sound alike but are different just like Charlie and his sisters and brothers. Or me and my sister and brother. Do you have a sister or brother? Are you alike or different and why?
Cami is more matter of fact or perfect and Isa isn’t. Mama let them know they would be going to Basketball Camp and Cami studied and practiced so she would be good but not Isa who worried she wouldn’t be. There coach was coach Carlos who reminded them it might be hard at first. Cami listened but not Isa.
Cami tried to dribble but wasn’t very good at it. Isa reminded her to have fun and not worry about being perfect. The tried passing the ball next but the ball kept slipping through Isa’s hands. Cami pulled her back onto the court. Cami reminded her she couldn’t be good at everything but she should keep trying.
After lunch they were eager to shoot the ball. Isa through the ball and missed and instead of getting made Isa tried again. Cami threw the ball and it sailed through the net the first time. Coach Carolos reminded her she should be proud of herself. they went home and mom asked about there day and they each had different answers for mom.
Now, before you ask me what happens next I’m not going to tell you because I believe you should purchase a copy of The Perfect One to read not only to yourself but to share with any children you know and remind them as they read the story there going to learn it is okay to not always be perfect.
Inside the back of the book the Author shares what perfectionism is and also what being perfect means. She gives us belly breathing tips to stay calm Charlie and I will be practicing in our Homeschool PE Class today. Would you like to join us? There is information on how to host a positive self-talk with everyone we know and no, not just kids but adults as well.
About the book:
Cami and Isa are very different sisters.
Cami always wants to be perfect. She worries about it every single day! She follows all the rules, does all her homework on time, and never makes a fuss.
Isa, on the other hand, is confident everything she does is perfect, even when it’s most definitely not . Her drawing on the wall? Perfect. Her bowling ball bouncing into the other lane? Perfect-er.
When the two sisters face their own challenges at the first day of basketball camp, they realize there’s a lot they can teach each other. Featuring charming and humorous illustrations, The Perfect One shares gentle messaging about the importance of patience , practice , and supporting your siblings .
The perfect book for kids struggling with perfectionism, or any child that compares themselves to a sibling, The Perfect One helps children understand there’s no such thing as perfect—just being perfectly true to you .
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