The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect by Kurland, Jack

The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect

From the creator of The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered--an Indie Next selection in North America--comes a...
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Author: Jack Kurland
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect by Kurland, Jack

The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect

$22.78

The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect

$22.78
Author: Jack Kurland
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

From the creator of The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered--an Indie Next selection in North America--comes a heartwarming story that helps children embrace imperfection, manage worries about getting things wrong, and learn that mistakes are part of life.

There once was a dog called Doris who was practically perfect in every way. She woke up on time every morning, never forgot to fetch her owner's slippers, and could perform all her tricks flawlessly. Doris loved being perfect.

Until one day, something not-so-perfect happens and Doris panics. Will my owner be sad? Or angry? Or think I'm a bad dog? For the first time, Doris feels unsure of herself.

With a little help from some kind new friends, Doris begins to see things differently. She discovers that it's okay to get things wrong sometimes, and that being imperfect doesn't make her owner love her any less.

This is a charming and emotionally sensitive picture book that explores perfectionism with warmth, humor, and heart.

Author: Jack Kurland
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Published: 06/02/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 10.88h x 9.38w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9781836007753
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2026

About the Author

Jack Kurland is an author-illustrator from the UK. After graduating from art school, he spent seven years working as a graphic designer. He paused to go traveling for two years, where he realized he wanted to achieve an ambition he'd always had: to create children's books. He now finds the balance between being a graphic designer and working on illustrating and writing stories. His debut book, The Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered, was an Indie Next pick in the US, shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2024 in the UK, and longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2025.


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