perfectionism (personality trait)

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Phoebe Dupree is coming to tea!

2021
"To Abby, her friend Phoebe can do no wrong. Phoebe is speedy. Phoebe is smart...So when the budding hostess invites Phoebe over for a tea party, everything from the sugary treats on the menu to Abby's dog, Louie, must be, well . . . perfect. But when life and possibly Louie send a clear message to let loose, the girls indulge in a perfectly imperfect playdate"--.

Even fairies bake mistakes

2021
"Dill is a fairy who loves to bake. His recipes are tried-and-true. His flavors are on point. There's only one problem--everything he bakes is a disaster! Will his new friend, Ada, help Dill win the Fairyland Baking Contest? Or will Dill's latest creations turn out to be big, burned mistakes? Find out in this graphic novel!"--Provided by publisher.

The ugly doodles

"Inspired by a visit to an art museum, Raven sets out to create a masterpiece but her discarded mistakes start stalking her, teaching her to accept her imperfections"--OCLC.

The perfect birthday recipe

2020
Beaver's friends insist on baking him a birthday cake, but Beaver, the ultimate perfectionist, would rather do it himself, and in doing so realizes perfection does not necessarily mean perfect.

The boy with the butterfly mind

A straight-talking but uplifting story about a boy living with ADHD and the sparks that fly when he moves in with his perfectionist step-sister.
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Perfectionism

what's bad about being too good?
Discusses the dangers of being a perfectionist, with tips for easing up on oneself, gaining control over life, and getting professional help.
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What to do when good enough isn't good enough

the real deal on perfectionism : a guide for kids
A guide for kids that provides guidance on perfectionism, discussing what it is, ways to lightenen responsibilities, dealing with feelings of inadequacy, getting help for problems, and other related topics.

Perfectly prima

Perfectionistic Jerzey desperately wants to be a good ballet dancer like her sisters, but her efforts to learn are repeatedly thwarted, until she finds help in an unexpected place.

The girl who never made mistakes

Beatrice is so well-known for never making a mistake that she is greeted each morning by fans and reporters, but a near-error on the day of the school talent show could change everything.

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High school senior Reshma Kapoor will stop at nothing to gain admission to Stanford, including getting a literary agent and writing a novel about herself. However, the straight-A student must become a likeable protagonist, which means making a friend, getting a boyfriend, and overcoming her perfectionism in favor of meaningful relationships. But nothing goes as planned, and when things spiral out of control, Reshma must decide how far she will go for the perfect ending for her book.
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