About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child feels like a walking disaster, constantly worried about being clumsy or making a mess. The story follows Amy Audrey Perkins, a girl whose family fears her accident-prone nature, especially with her aunt's wedding approaching. To everyone's shock, Amy is a model of perfect behavior at the event. The humorous twist is that her relatives, so stunned by her composure, end up causing all the comical chaos themselves. This book gently explores self-confidence and the pressure of family expectations, showing that everyone makes mistakes. It's a wonderful, funny read for ages 6-9 that normalizes clumsiness and opens a door to talk about labels and self-perception.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The conflicts are minor, humorous, and situational. The approach is secular and lighthearted. The resolution is hopeful and validating for the protagonist.
Ideal Reader
A 6 to 8-year-old who identifies as clumsy or is often singled out for being "too much" (too loud, too messy, too accident-prone). This child might be feeling self-conscious about their perceived flaws and needs a story that validates them with humor rather than a lecture.
Parent Prep
No prep needed. The book is straightforward and can be read cold. The humor is gentle slapstick (for example, tripping, spilling things, knocking over the cake) and easily understood by the target age group. The parent has just heard their child say something like, "I always mess everything up," or "Why am I so clumsy?" Or perhaps the parent has recently said, "Be careful!" one too many times and sees their child's shoulders slump.
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