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Perfectly Imperfect in Sensible Shoes: The Early Learning Edition
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781069746535
Publisher: Kimberley Faber
Published: Apr 11 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Have you ever tried to write an observation while sitting in a tiny blue chair?
Have you ever realized that some of the most meaningful learning never makes it onto the walls?
Have you ever tied laces, wiped hands, counted heads, and responded to one very urgent classroom problem all at the same time?
If so, some of these stories may feel very familiar.
This book is for those working in early learning who understand that the real learning often happens between the plans, the policies, and the moments you never saw coming.
Drawing on years of experience in early learning and child care, Kimberley Faber shares real stories shaped by more than one point of view, from being on the floor with children to standing beside educators, working with programs in a support and monitoring role, and teaching in a college classroom.
Some stories will make you laugh out loud. Some will make you laugh later. Some may hit a little closer to home. Some celebrate the joy in the work. Some reflect the challenges. Every one of them is true.
This field is full of moments that are funny, frustrating, heartwarming, and unforgettable. Some days feel like slipping into broken-in sneakers that fit just right and carry you through with ease. Other days feel like heavy boots. And some days feel like shoes that seemed like a good idea until you had to walk in them all day.
With honest storytelling, reflective discussion questions, and hidden learning throughout, this book invites readers to laugh, reflect, and recognize the value in the work they already do every day.
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