About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is having a meltdown because their sandwich was cut into triangles instead of squares, or when they are struggling with the rigid 'rules' they have created for their environment. It is a humorous and highly relatable exploration of perfectionism and the intense feelings that arise when things do not go exactly as planned. The story follows a persistent narrator who is determined to build the world's most perfect parfait. As obstacles arise, the book mirrors the internal frustration of a child who feels that one 'wrong' detail ruins the entire experience. It eventually moves toward a space of flexibility and finding joy in the 'not parfait.' Best for children ages 4 to 8, this is an excellent tool for normalizing the big emotions tied to picky eating, sensory preferences, and the need for control.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It deals with the concept of 'perfection' and 'ruin' in a way that mirrors the internal world of a child with sensory sensitivities or OCD-like tendencies without labeling them as such. The resolution is hopeful and grounded in sensory enjoyment.
