The Perfect Place
From the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street comes this moving picture book about the perils of perfectionism.
Lucas goes to the perfect school in the perfect neighborhood. But life at home is not so perfect. His dad’s old work truck stalls in front of the school. The electricity is out when he gets home, and he doesn’t even have time to show his mom his report (on which he received a perfect score) before she rushes off to her night job.
That night, Lucas dreams of a strange light, which he follows down the fire escape, into the alleyway, clear out of his neighborhood, all the way to the place where the perfect people live. Everything there is more beautiful than he could have imagined. But is it possible things aren’t as perfect as they seem?
This lyrical, richly illustrated picture book highlights the beauty to be found in even the humblest of homes and in a family that may not be materially rich but is rich in love.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 32
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9780593325636
Creator Bio
Matt de la Peña is an award-winning author who has written numerous books for children and young adults. Raised in California, he draws on his experiences growing up in a diverse community to write stories that reflect the realities of marginalized voices. His writing often explores themes of identity, family, and the struggle for belonging. In addition to writing, de la Peña is also a creative writing professor at San Diego State University. Paola Escobar is a Colombian illustrator and designer who has worked on a variety of projects, including children's books, editorial illustrations, and animated films. She brings a unique, vibrant and imaginative style to her illustrations, and often incorporates elements of her Colombian culture and heritage into her work. With her illustrations, Escobar aims to create a sense of wonder and inspire readers to explore and celebrate their own unique identities and experiences.
