After reading Karamo’s autobiography I was fascinated by his journey with his son. Please try again. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It looks at reminding our kids that they are perfectly designed to achieve, to adventure, to create and to simply be in this world and I don't think there is a more important message to impart on them. I Am Perfectly Designed is an empowering story about loving who you are, exactly as you are – and a celebration of the love between parent and child.From Karamo Brown, star of the hit Netflix series Queer Eye. It may not read as a structured story, but it’s a beautiful message of the love between a father and his son. I really wanted to like it, Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2020. Engaging illustrations, clever rhymes, and an important message for children to grow up kind, confident, and accepting of others. I really wanted to like it, Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019. The title of this book, 'I am Perfectly Designed' is everything and I immediately knew that it would be a book I would want to share with the children at school and my own kids one day. I love reading it to my daughter, it's a father and son story but so lovely, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2021. Bought it for my grandson. The book is written in a gorgeous conversation format between father and son and again you cannot read it without smiling. I Am Perfectly Designed is an exuberant celebration of loving who you are, exactly as you are, from Karamo Brown, the Culture Expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown—featuring illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Definitely saving for the next year or two when I teach her how to read and write. Had I known what this book was I would not have purchased it. It's about a Dad telling his son he is perfect just the way he is. Love. However I would recommend this to kids who are of reading age. Written by Karamo and his son Jason, this touching, funny story follows a boy and his father, as they spend the day together. Brought it for my grandson but his father isn't in his life. It promotes speaking up about your emotions and asking for help. Anoosha Syed is a Pakistani-Canadian illustrator based in Toronto. The message is simply beautiful. I love that it looks at the little boy recalling memories and thinking about the future and asking questions. She is the illustrator of Bug Girl and Bug Girl: Fury on the Dance Floor, as well as I Am Perfectly Designed, written by Karamo Brown, and the Monster and Boy chapter book series, written by Hannah Barnaby. By Desirée Guerrero. The book is written in a gorgeous conversation format between father and son and again you cannot read it without smiling. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? "―Publishers Weekly"A beautiful narrative of what it means to be connected to the unconditional love of a parent."―Booklist. Description I Am Perfectly Designed is an exuberant celebration of loving who you are, exactly as you are, from Karamo Brown, the Culture Expert of Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, and Jason Brown--featuring illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Please try your request again later. Please try again. I do enjoy looking at the illustrations though. A little disappointed. Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between the... A Little SPOT of Anger: A Story About Managing BIG Emotions, Listening with My Heart: A story of kindness and self-compassion, The Friend I Need: Being Kind & Caring to Myself. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Karamo and I love this book!!!! I Am Perfectly Designed is an empowering story about loving who you are, exactly as you are - and a celebration of the love between parent and child. The pictures/illustrations were great, but I thought it was going to be a story that would teach self esteem. This was an odd collection of random thoughts. The story however does not convey the depth of the message. Nope. My 4 year old didn’t get it and nor did I. I was truly excited when I made the purchase only to be disappointed. She has illustrated picture books, including the recent Bilal Cooks Daal for clients including Random House, Simon & Schuster and Disney Publishing. "With tenderness and wit, this story captures the magic of building strong childhood memories. When Anoosha isn't drawing for work, she's drawing for fun (she doesn't really have any other hobbies). Unable to add item to List. Walking through the city, they chat about all the ways … From Karamo Brown, star of the hit Netflix series Queer Eye. 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