Sally overcomes her perfectionism when her teachers and mother help her realize that making mistakes is a part of learning, and that doing her best is good enough.

Brianna practices her cheerleading routines carefully, and she gets frustrated when she can't do them perfectly.

"Perfectionists exist in every walk of life. While outwardly they appear to be very accomplished, they are often unhappy and unfulfilled. Perfectionists strive toward unattainable goals, and their behaviors can wreak havoc on both their physical health and their psychological well-being. Timely and transformative, [this book] offers step-by-step instructions for perfectionists to find balance and freedom. The book defines perfectionism in easy-to-understand...

A very tidy dragon comes to realize perfection is relative.

"If you were raised to believe that painful emotions are a sign of weakness, or if being vulnerable has always made you feel unsafe, then you may have survived by creating a perfect-looking life--a life where you appear to be successful, engaged, and always there for others. The problem? You're filled with self-criticism and shame, and you can't allow yourself to express fear, anger, loss, or grief. You recognize something is wrong, but you're not...

While making cookies and cupcakes to sell at her father's bakery, a young girl who always tries very hard to make her baking absolutely perfect learns to accept her mistakes and embrace imperfection.