{"product_id":"the-dog-who-was-almost-perfect","title":"The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW57485118 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heartwarming picture book about embracing imperfection and self-acceptance\u003cbr data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps children understand that mistakes are a natural part of learning and growing\u003cbr data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilled with warmth, humour and reassuring messages about unconditional love\u003cbr data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the creator of \u003cem data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eThe Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"607\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMeet Doris, a dog who is practically perfect in every way. She always wakes up on time, never forgets to fetch her owner's slippers and performs every trick flawlessly. Doris loves being perfect—until one day, something goes wrong.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eSuddenly, Doris begins to worry. Will her owner be disappointed? Angry? Will one mistake change how much she's loved? With the help of some kind new friends, Doris discovers that nobody has to be perfect all the time, and that making mistakes is simply part of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eWritten with warmth, humour and sensitivity, \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eThe Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reassuring picture book that gently explores perfectionism, anxiety and self-acceptance. From the creator of \u003cem data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eThe Cat Who Couldn't Be Bothered\u003c\/em\u003e, this charming story encourages children to embrace their wonderfully imperfect selves while celebrating the unconditional love of family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"916\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mabelandfox.com\/collections\/books\"\u003ebook\u003c\/a\u003e collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.6 x 23.5cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids \u0026amp; Teens Fiction\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frances Lincoln Children's Books\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1469\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1469\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 June 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quarto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55615652004216,"sku":"Quarto - 9781836007746","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1582\/6239\/files\/XL_4.jpg?v=1784817451","url":"https:\/\/www.mabelandfox.com\/products\/the-dog-who-was-almost-perfect","provider":"Mabel \u0026 Fox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}