Mao Mao's Perfectly Imperfect Day written and illustrated by Laan Cham - ADVISABLE

Mao Mao's Perfectly Imperfect Day written and illustrated by Laan Cham. PICTURE BOOK. Random House Children's Books (Penguin Random House), 2025. $19. 9780593710043

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Mao Mao, the perfectionist panda, must learn how to deal with his chaotic, messy, new classmate Olivia. Can he teach her the art of being perfect? Or will he learn an important lesson himself?

As a perennially recovering perfectionist myself, it's an important reminder to embrace the chaos and enjoy life's little messes when you can. I loved the kawaii-inspired art style and I loved the message of the book.

Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes