I purchased, "Nobody's Perfect: A Story for Children About Perfectionism"

My son is almost nine and we've read it a few times when he is especially hampered by perfectionism; like when he's trying something new and doesn't ace it right away!

It helps us open the conversation without sounding like we are addressing a "PROBLEM" with his attitude. (Which in itself can cause a shutdown!)

Be prepared to have your child squirm a bit if he's like ours. He avoids the topic of avoidance like the plague. wink