Imperfeitamente perfeito

by Perry Emerson

O que é imperfeitamente perfeito? É uma flor crescendo em um pavimento rachado. É a lembrança de um tempo feliz gravado em um sorriso enrugado. É pegar algo quebrado, consertá-lo com amor e fazer algo novo. Algo único. Lindo.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

Hardcover

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars ✨

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced copy of Imperfectly Perfect, in exchange for an honest review.

Imperfectly Perfect by Perry Emerson was a delightful little book full of colorful illustrations. It has a positive message about how things don’t always have to be perfect, how broken things can be put back together and sometimes come out even better. Would be a great read for littles! Would recommend.

[Ms. Yingling · Rating 3 out of 5]

Copy provided by Young Adult Books Central

Maria has an accident with her older brother Robbie's favorite books, and many of the pages get torn out. He is upset when he finds this out, and Maria is worried that he won't read to her again. She goes to Ms. Bea (perhaps a sitter?) for comfort, Ms. Bea shows her a bowl that was broken but fixed with golden glue. It's not perfect, but it's imperfectly perfect because it has been used and loved. Ms. Bea shows Maria other things that are more beautiful because of imperfections, such as a crack in the sidewalk where a glower grows and even Ms. Bea's own wrinkles. The two decide to repair Robbie's book, and use golden tape. Maria apologizes to her brother, and show him how she fixed the book. He thinks it looks cool, and the two read the improved book together.

Giang's softly colored illustrations do a good job at pointing out the beauty in everyday items that show a little wear, and Maria's emotions show clearly on her face. There is a floral theme that threads through the book in the pattern on the bowl, the plants outside, and the endpapers that is quite nice.

Ms. Bea is a great character who comforts Maria in a productive manner and helps her find a way to apologize to her brother, but also appreciate when things are not brand new. It was interesting to have a caregiver rather than a grandparent in this role.

While I am a big fan of things that show age (the rounded corners on some of the older books in my school library give me great joy!), Maria should have been given some better guidance on how to carefully read books! I've seen enough tape put on the pages of books to know that if that golden tape isn't acid free, it's going to dry up and fall off in about ten years. I appreciate the point the author is trying to make, but it's hard to take off my "librarian hat" when dealing with damaged books!

I'm a huge fan of books about repairing and reusing items instead of buying new ones, and even though I only read Reibstein and Young's Wabi Sabi (2008) once, it has stuck with me for a long time! Pair this book with Del Rizzo and Sato's Golden Threads, Oh's Soomi's Sweater, Durango and Diaz's The One Day House and George's The Doll Hospital to encourage young readers to be better stewards of their possessions.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Japanese concept of kintsugi is a fascinating one, made accessible in this picture book. As someone who likes things to match or measure up just so and one who prefers to keep the books in her personal library in pristine condition, this is an idea that fascinates me but also makes me slightly uncomfortable. Still, there is value in seeing that something that was once perfect and is broken but mended, is beautiful in a different way or "imperfectly perfect," as one of the characters in the book explains. The lesson is shared with Maria, who accidentally tore her older brother Robbie's book while reading it. {I know! I know! The horror! The horror!] When Ms. Bea, her caretaker, realizes that Maria isn't convinced with her example about a bowl, she takes her on a walk to show her other pertinent examples such as flowers blooming in a crack in the sidewalk or a scar on her knee, something that is a visual reminder of a memory. After seeing lightning split the sky, Maria finds a way to fix Robbie's book and make up for what happened. The book might not be the same, but it's beautiful in its own way. With its softly colored illustrations and earnest protagonist, this picture book asks readers to consider perfection and imperfection differently. It isn't an easy concept for us Westerners to understand.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an electronic ARC from Tiger Tales through NetGalley.
Maria accidentally tore pages from her older brother's favorite book. He was upset and so was she. Her friend, Mrs. Bea, showed her a repaired bowl as an example of items that were lovely even though they weren't perfect to make her feel better. As they walked around town, the two found other items including scars and wrinkles. Maria figured out h0w to fix the book, and together they did. The illustrations capture the emotions and beauty all around. I appreciate the ending where the two siblings read the book together - more than a book was repaired. Emerson offers a look at the cycle of emotions on both sides of this problem and brings readers along as they are processed and shared.

[Panda Incognito · Rating 4 out of 5]

This picture book has beautiful illustrations and a positive message, portraying a little girl's experience after she accidentally damages her older brother's favorite book. A family friend helps her process what has happened, and helps her mend the book and mend her relationship with her brother. The book sends a nice message about accepting imperfection and choosing to restore broken things instead of throwing them away.

I received a temporary digital copy from NetGalley, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Lisa Roppel · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a perfectionist myself, I really enjoyed this picture book for preschool to Grade 2 students. Maria is very black and white about things and Bea helps her to see that things can still be good without being perfect. This is a message that many children need to hear as they are black and white thinkers like Maria.
This would be a great addition to any personal, classroom, school or public library collection and is now available.
Thank you Net Galley, Perry Emerson and Tiger Tales for the opportunity to preview this title and the opinions shared are my own.

[Shan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It is so relatable, especially for little ones, and the message is very important and valuable, for anyone. This book will teach kids about beauty, problem-solving, and love, all in a short and sweet book. On top of that, the illustrations were beautifully done in watercolor-like, pastel, and light colors, and there were so many cute details in each and every drawing. Lastly, the ending will make all readers happy because it is truly so heartwarming.
Bravo!

[Lynsaroo · Rating 4 out of 5]

While reading Robbie’s favorite book, Maria got overzealous and accidentally tore 💔 the pages. With a very angry older brother, Ms. Bea showed Maria the beauty in things that are considered ⚡ imperfect and helped her mend the broken book and her relationship with Robbie.
These two make a great reminder that no person or family is perfect. It's perfectly normal and perfectly okay to be less than perfect.

[Kirsten Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maria is reading her brother Robbie's favorite book when she accidentally tears out some of the pages. Ms. Bea takes her on a walk and shows her that things can be imperfectly perfect, like a crack in the sidewalk where a flower grows. Inspired, Maria tapes the pages back together, and both she and Robbie are happy again. The colorful illustrations beautifully complement this heartwarming story, teaching a valuable lesson that things don’t have to be perfect to be special.

[Erica Baxter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet children's book about forgiveness and accountability—we might not be able to right all our wrongs, but there are always steps we can take to fix them. A positive and important message for children.

[Catherine Pratt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very cute story and so rue!! Loved the.story and I am so.sure the.kids.would love an ImperfectLy Perfect story. Good moral of the.story. Illustrations are beautiful.

I received after copy.of the book and is voluntarily writing a review

[Martina Bohnslav · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a lovely read! I received the ARC from NetGalley and as a homeschool mom, not only will this be a great book for little readers, it has such a lovely message. The illustrations are wonderful. Definitely recommend! Cannot wait to read this to my littles.

[Seda Stachura || upodobanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️ pretty cute

[Melanie Gaum · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC from Netgalley.

[mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

fofo.

[Joana Oliveira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este livro é tão.. perfeito 😊
Uma ótima leitura para pequenos e crescidos!