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MOST PERFECT YOU is a lovely story about embracing the things about yourself that are different. Irie comes down in the morning planning to wear a hat - she is sad that her hair doesn't look like the hair of the other girls in her class. Her mother tells her that she picked her out to be the perfect her that she is. When she was pregnant, she asked God to pick a perfect child, and picked the most perfect skin tones, hair colors, and all the special traits of Irie. At the end of the story, Irie regains her self-esteem.

What I loved: This story will resonate with children who may be noticing the ways in which they look different. This book celebrates these differences and the ways they are the perfect versions of themselves. The imaginative story is complimented by whimsical illustrations and plenty of love shared between mother and child. The details, colors, and beauty really capture the ideas of the story and the hearts of readers.

Final verdict: An imaginative story, MOST PERFECT YOU is a charming and lovely picture book that celebrates children as they are.