--- product_id: 9513747 title: "A Perfectly Messed-Up Story" price: "€ 42.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/9513747-a-perfectly-messed-up-story store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Global language support Award-winning author & artist Multilingual book search A Perfectly Messed-Up Story **Price:** € 42.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Turn life's messes into your masterpiece! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Perfectly Messed-Up Story - **How much does it cost?** € 42.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/9513747-a-perfectly-messed-up-story) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Ranked & Loved:** Rated 4.7 stars with 582 reviews, a trusted choice for emotional learning. - • **Multilingual Access:** Find books in Chinese, Russian, and Spanish to expand your cultural horizons. - • **Interactive & Engaging:** Read-aloud format by a Caldecott Honoree that captivates young minds. - • **Perfect for Every Setting:** Ideal for businesses, schools, governments, and personal enjoyment. - • **Embrace Imperfection with a Smile:** A playful, heartfelt story that teaches kids resilience and self-acceptance. ## Overview A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell is a bestselling, award-winning children's book that uses humor and gentle wisdom to teach kids that imperfection is part of life. Highly rated and beloved by educators and families alike, it encourages resilience and emotional growth through an engaging read-aloud experience. ## Description In this interactive and engaging read-aloud, bestselling author and award-winning artist and creator of the MUTTS comic Patrick McDonnell creates a funny, engaging, and almost perfect story about embracing life's messes. ★ "Brilliant.... A playful, funny, and friendly treatment of anxiety and life's unpredictable messes." — Kirkus Reviews , starred review Little Louie's story keeps getting messed up, and he's not happy about it! What's the point of telling his tale if he can't tell it perfectly? But when he stops and takes a deep breath, he realizes that everything is actually just fine, and his story is a good one--imperfections and all. Caldecott Honoree and creator of the beloved comic strip MUTTS Patrick McDonnell uses his signature gentle touch to remind young readers that it’s okay to make mistakes, that real life isn’t perfect—and that “imperfect” doesn’t mean “worse.” Don't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell: Me…Jane The Gift of Nothing The Gift of Everything Art Hug Time Tek The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way) A Perfectly Messed-Up Story The Monsters’ Monster Review: Great addition to the kid library! - Such a funny story. The grandkids loved it. I’ve also given this one as a baby shower gift. Review: Must read for schools. - Love this story! I read it to my first graders and they learn that it is ok if things don't turn out the way you had it pictured in your head. Things don't have to be perfect and we can make lemonade out of lemmons. When we change our mindset we can brighten our day. ## Features - We search for any book you like In Chinese, Russian and Spanish Service for Businesses, Individuals, Governments, Universities Any medium you choose, that is available Read, Learn, Research and Enjoy ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #70,832 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #733 in Children's Self-Esteem Books #1,131 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books) #2,225 in Children's Humor | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 582 Reviews | ## Images ![A Perfectly Messed-Up Story - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CaZvWb-cL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great addition to the kid library! *by P***M on February 21, 2026* Such a funny story. The grandkids loved it. I’ve also given this one as a baby shower gift. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read for schools. *by T***R on April 29, 2025* Love this story! I read it to my first graders and they learn that it is ok if things don't turn out the way you had it pictured in your head. Things don't have to be perfect and we can make lemonade out of lemmons. When we change our mindset we can brighten our day. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVE *by P***. on May 13, 2026* The kids at my preschool absolutely LOVE this book. They request it over and over again! And it has a few lessons you can dive into after read-alongs, depending on the children's ages. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/9513747-a-perfectly-messed-up-story](https://www.desertcart.be/products/9513747-a-perfectly-messed-up-story) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-29*