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It is Not Perfect | A Memoir of Acceptance and Forgiveness
It is (Not) Perfect
"Self-acceptance, resilience and empathy"
Hey book buddies! Let’s talk sandcastles and… uh-oh, too many ideas? Today’s story It Is (Not) Perfect (by Anna Kang & Christopher Weyant) nails that feeling. Picture this: Two fuzzy pals—let’s call them Moe and Squish—build a simple sandcastle. Moe says, “Add a moat!” Squish yells, “Turrets! Giant ones!” Soon, their cute castle’s a glittery, pineapple-topped monster.
This book’s like The Gruffalo meets LEGO obsession—playful but sneaky-smart about teamwork. Pro tip: Kids laugh at the chaos, parents nod at the “perfection isn’t real” lesson. Bonus? The #animatedstorytime version has goofy sound effects (listen for the duck-shaped sand shovel!).
Grab snacks and watch it free on our site. P.S. That ending? Even grownups gasp.
Some Features
🌐 Digital/Online | 📅 First published: September 16, 2019 | 🌍 English | ✍️ by Anna Kang | 👶 Ages 3–7 years (Preschool–2)
About this Story
Hey story adventurers! Ever watched a kiddo turn a scribble into a masterpiece… then meltdown because the sparkles aren’t 💫just right💫? Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant (the dynamic duo behind You Are (Not) Small) get it. Their book It Is (Not) Perfect follows two besties—let’s call them Gloop and Puddles—who dream up a “simple” sandcastle. “Just one more tower!” says Gloop. “Needs a drawbridge!” adds Puddles. Cue the chaos: Their creation morphs into a lopsided, seashell-covered monstrosity… and it’s glorious.
Think Beautiful Oops! meets The Most Magnificent Thing—Weyant’s scribbly, vibrant art pairs perfectly with Kang’s sneaky-smart lesson: Flaws are where the fun lives. Teachers, this one’s gold for “growth mindset” talks (shhh, kids think it’s just about beach fails). Parents, that moment when Puddles shrugs, “Maybe good enough is awesome?” — keep tissues close.
Pro tip: After reading, build your own “perfectly awful” sandcastles. Spoiler: The messier, the better!
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