Title: Perfect The Way You Are!
Author: Niyatee Sharma
Illustrator: Chandrima Chatterjee
Publisher: Daffodil Lane Books
Length: 36 pages
Type: Paperback
Recommended age group: 4-8 years
Celebrating you – today and always!
As parents, we know that the world labels people quickly—and children are not spared. Sometimes it’s harmless, but other times those labels make kids question themselves. Each child is unique in how they look, play, speak, and express themselves. This book beautifully celebrates that uniqueness.
The cover itself sets the tone: a mirror that symbolizes the idea that this book is both a reflection of our children’s individuality and a window into the value of inclusivity. Inside, the author and illustrator capture everyday differences—skin color, speech, preferences, bullying, food intolerance, play styles—and present them in a way that even very young children can relate to.
The illustrations are engaging and captivating. For example, my 3.5-year-old immediately connected when the book showed a child who preferred playing outdoors instead of screen time, or one who sang their own songs. She proudly said, “Like me, Mama!” When the book referenced reading as a favourite activity, it became her favourite page—because it mirrored her own world.
Why does this matter for parents? Because this book isn’t just a story—it’s a conversation starter. It opens the door to talk about difficult but necessary topics: differences, self-love, kindness and the importance of accepting others. It gives us a safe, relatable way to guide children towards confidence and empathy.
This is exactly the kind of resource many of us ask for in KBC: a book that helps our kids build self-acceptance while reminding them to embrace inclusivity. For me, it’s a book we will return to often, as my child grows and encounters the bigger world.
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Disclaimer: Abha is a part of the #kbcReviewerSquad and received this book as a review copy from the author and publisher via kbc.
