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A Perfectly Messed-Up Story
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a playful and clever take on storytelling that highlights the beauty in imperfections. Its charming illustrations and engaging narrative make it a delightful read for children and adults alike, encouraging readers to embrace the unexpected and find joy in life's little messes.
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In this interactive and engaging read-aloud, bestselling author and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell creates a funny, engaging, and almost perfect story about embracing life's messes.
Little Louie's story keeps getting messed up, and he's not happy about it! What's the point of telling his tale if he can't tell it perfectly? But when he stops and takes a deep breath, he realises that everything is actually just fine, and his story is a good one - imperfections and all.
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A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell has been praised for its playful and humorous approach to anxiety and the unpredictability of life. The book's protagonist, Louie, provides exaggerated reactions that entertain and engage young readers, highlighting the idea that one can maintain composure amidst chaos. Combining classic pen, ink, and watercolor with mixed-media, the book invites readers to embrace imperfections, making it an entertaining read for children who enjoy engaging with their books creatively.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780316222587
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 October 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Illustration: Illustrated throughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 246.0mm
Height: 224.0mm
Weight: 367g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Patrick McDonnell is the creator of The Monsters' Monster, a New York Times bestseller; Me...Jane, a Caldecott Honor Book and a New York Times bestselling picture book biography of Dr. Jane Goodall; and the award-winning picture book Art. He is also the creator of the beloved, internationally syndicated comic strip Mutts, which features the characters that star in five of his previous picture books including Wag!, The Gift of Nothing, Just Like Heaven, Hug Time and South.
Patrick sits on the board of directors of the Humane Society of the United States and has won numerous awards for both Mutts and his animal welfare work. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Karen; their formerly feral cat, Not Ootie; and their adopted terrier, Amelie.Also by Patrick McDonnell
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