perfectionism (personality trait)

In this re-imagining of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," eighth-grader Jaclyn discovers a perfection potion in an abandoned laboratory and decides that though she almost never makes mistakes, she can never be perfect enough. Unfortunately, the potion turns her into Jackie, a monster who does whatever it takes to win, even hurt those closest to her. Jaclyn must now find a way to stop her alter-ego even if she has to admit she's not perfect.

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.

"Ariel Stone is the perfect college applicant until a failed Calculus quiz sends his grades into a tailspin that can only be halted by a handsome tutor, but adding a burgeoning romance to his other commitments may push Ariel past his limit"--Provided by publisher.

A very good egg learns to relax and not be perfect all the time.

The author discusses how women can recognize the ways in which shame influences their health and relationships, and offers help in turning shame into courage and well-being.

Marigold the cat likes everything just so, but when he sets out to bake a perfect cake one Monday, he is interrupted by one finch, two pigeons, and three loons.

Tandy Angel is, along with her brothers, a suspect in their parents' murder but having grown up under Malcolm and Maud Angel's perfectionist demands, Tandy decides she must clear the family name no matter what.

While making cookies and cupcakes to sell at her father's bakery, a young girl who always tries very hard to make her baking absolutely perfect learns to accept her mistakes and embrace imperfection.

"A young girl who always tries to be perfect learns to just be herself. This rhyming picture book speaks to kids who live with perfectionism and other forms of anxiety. Includes tips and information to help parents, teachers, counselors, and other adults talk to children about overcoming perfectionism"--Provided by publisher.

Alex Kim has trouble hiding a secret from the other girls in bunk 3C.