Books Like Parfait, Not Parfait!
Families who loved Parfait, Not Parfait! by Scott Rothman often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Parfait, Not Parfait! by Scott Rothman often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
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.
