Too Perfect

Maisie thinks Kayla is perfect. She’s pretty and thin, has cool clothes, gets good grades, and she’s a star on the soccer field. But is Kayla happy? The more Maisie gets to know Kayla, the more she begins to question whether being perfect is really so wonderful. In Too Perfect, acclaimed speaker and child advocate Trudy Ludwig explores the relentless and destructive drive for perfection, and the freedom that comes from accepting one’s self.

TRUDY LUDWIG is the author of My Secret Bully, Just Kidding, Sorry!, and Trouble Talk. Her nationally acclaimed picture books focus on helping children cope and thrive in their social world. She speaks at schools, assemblies, and conferences around the U.S. and collaborates with leading experts and organizations. Trudy lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, two children, and their loyal hound dog, Hannah.
Trudy is available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact the Random House Speakers Bureau.

LISA FIELDS is an illustrator based out of Katonah, New York, a small hamlet north of New York City where she grew up. She received her BFA in Illustration from the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, and attended The Illustration Academy. This is her second book for children.