Perfect

Perfect is a story of anticipation, disappointment, acceptance, and, ultimately, love. Suffused with natural imagery, Perfect is an ideal way to open up the subject of disability with children, as well as being a great story in its own right. This beautifully illustrated, truly remarkable book is guaranteed to bring a lump to the throat.

"An emotionally vivid, hopeful illustration of unpredictability, disappointment, and acceptance—recommended for children and parents alike." —Kirkus Reviews

"Recommended for collections looking to generate discussion about expectations, differences, and acceptance." —School Library Journal 

"One of the best picture books I have ever read." —Jackie Morris, author and illustrator

"Perfect is beautifully written. It does tend to make you cry, but it also tells a very truthful and real story." —Laura Carlin, illustrator

"Stories as deeply felt and as exquisitely crafted as Perfect are the food that nourish the soul." —Nikki Gamble, children’s literacy consultant

Nicola Davies is an award-winning author whose many books for children include Perfect (longlisted for the CILIP Greenaway Medal 2017), The Pond (chosen in Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017), and the Shadows & Light series. She graduated in zoology, studied whales and bats and then worked for the BBC Natural History Unit. Cathy Fisher is a practicing artist. She has collaborated with Davies on Perfect and The Pond.