Tom Percival

From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, a beautifully illustrated, uplifting picture book that is bursting with kindness and good deeds'A real winner - great to look at and with a feel-good factor to match.' Books My Toddler LovesAlfonzo the goat couldn’t be happier. He’s just got himself a dashing new coat and he feels like a million dollars. But when he discovers some creatures in need of help, will Alfonzo be able to part with his treasured possession to save the day?Let me tell you the tale of Alfonzo the goat,Who was terribly fond of his lovely new coat ...The perfect picture-book pick-me-up showing that love, kindness and friendship make the best recipe for happiness.

Jack (of the beanstalk fame) and his magical talking chicken, Betsy, have always been great at making new friends. But when Jack spots Anansi, the new kid in town, talking to a troll in the Deep Dark Woods, everything changes. Everyone knows that trolls mean trouble, and Jack will do anything to prove to the rest of his friends that Anansi is a troll spy. Even if that means using stolen magic! The Spell Thief is the first book in this brilliant new highly-illustrated series by Tom Percival, featuring all the fairy-tale characters you know and love having brand-new adventures!

From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series: Herman and Henry are back and they are going on holiday in this fabulously funny follow-up to Herman's Letter. With lift-the-flap postcards!Herman and Henry are having a great time camping in the great outdoors. Well, Herman is. Henry seems a little distracted. He must be having fun, though – everyone loves camping, don't they?Join Herman and Henry, best friends forever, on a camping adventure that neither of them will forget – for very different reasons!A fabulously funny story by the creator of Herman's Letter, with lift-the-flap postcards inside.

'Hibernation, dedication and one long-distance friendship that will never be forgotten: a must-have when a friend moves away.' KirkusWhat do you do when your best friend in the whole wide world has to move a long way away? Promise to write to each other ALL the time and to stay best friends FOREVER, that’s what. But it’s easier said than done – especially when your best friend seems to be having much more fun than you are . . .Join Herman the bear on a lift-the-flap adventure as he embarks upon one epic journey to deliver a very special letter and to ensure that his friendship with Henry the raccoon really is FOREVER. From Tom Percival, the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings series.

Unto on iloinen poika, jonka elämä on helppoa, kun hän on kotona isän kanssa. Muualla häntä kuitenkin jännittää niin, ettei mikään meinaa onnistua. Häntä ujostuttaa liikaa, ja sekös saa hänet vielä punastumaankin! Sitten isä vie Unton tivoliin, jonka laitteet näyttävät hurjan hauskoilta. Unto haluaisi kovasti liukumäkeen, mutta häntä alkaa jännittää. Miten hän voisi rohkaistua ja pitää hauskaa muiden kanssa? Untoa ujostuttaa on viisas ja lämminhenkinen tarina, joka rohkaisee lasta uskaltamaan jännittävissä tilanteissa ja kehittämään itseluottamusta. Tom Percival on menestynyt kirjailija, taiteilija, videotuottaja ja muusikko, joka sekä kirjoittaa että kuvittaa lastenkirjansa. Hänen Pienet, suuret tunteet -sarjansa on voittanut useita palkintoja ja ollut kansainvälinen myyntimenestys. Suomessakin sarjan kirjoja on myyty jo huimat 15 000 kappaletta! Suositusikä 4+

Everyone knows which way ‘UP’ is. It’s the opposite of ‘DOWN'. Or at least, that’s what Queetle had always thought . . . Now, he's about to discover that ‘UP’ might not be as simple as it seems. When he meets Meeple, a creature who lives and walks around SIDEWAYS on a different side of their shared planet, Queetle is forced to reconsider everything he thought he knew. A powerful, warm-hearted picture book from the creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, celebrating the life-changing power of seeing the world from other points of view.

Hilarious illustrated story in the series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Join them on a mind-blowing adventure to discover why they're the only two talking animals in the world. Perfect for 7+ fans of Grimwood, Dog Man and Murray and Bun.'Hilarious… addictive' GuardianSquirrel and Duck can't remember where they first met, but Duck is having some strange flashbacks to a secret underground science lab. Trying to find it again, they meet a friendly ferret, a distinctly UNfriendly scientist and uncover some shocking secrets behind their own existence! Packed full of pictures and laugh-out-loud scenes, this is a zanily entertaining story from a bestselling author/illustrator. Don't miss the rest of the series: Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable and Squirrel and Duck: Invasion of the Doggy-Snatchers. From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series.

Helmi ei malttaisi odottaa syntymäpäiviään. Vain kahden päivän kuluttua hänen koko sukunsa tulisi hänen juhliinsa, hän saisi kasan lahjoja ja söisi maailman parasta kakkua – voisiko TÄYDELLISEMPIÄ synttäreitä olla tiedossa! Mutta sitten alkaa sataa lunta, ja kaikki menee pieleen. Vieraat eivät pääse paikalle, ja kekkerit ovat vaakalaudalla. Kuinka Helmi selviää pettymyksestä, kun hänen odotuksensa eivät täytykään? Helmin huono päivä on kaunis kuvakirja liian suurista odotuksista ja pettymyksestä. Helmin mukana lukija oppii, että vaikka kaikki ei aina mene niin kuin pitäisi, voi päivä silti päättyä onnellisesti – vain eri tavalla kuin on odottanut. Tom Percival on menestynyt kirjailija, taiteilija, videotuottaja ja muusikko, joka sekä kirjoittaa että kuvittaa lastenkirjansa. Hänen Pienet, suuret tunteet -sarjansa on voittanut useita palkintoja ja ollut kansainvälinen myyntimenestys. Suomessakin sarjan kirjoja on myyty jo huimat 15 000 kappaletta! Suositusikä 4+

What happens when one little lie turns into a big problem? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry comes the perfect picture book for helping children learn the importance of honesty. Finn always looks forward to spending time at Grandma's house. But when he accidentally breaks her clock, he panics and tells a little fib, blaming it on his sister. Then-POP -a little blob appears As Finn's fibs start piling up, more and more blobs appear. All the fibs make Finn feel awful and upset, until staying at Grandma's isn't fun anymore Can Finn get rid of the fibs and work up the courage to tell the truth? Heartwarming and genuine, this book is a perfect starting point for helping children learn the importance of honesty, forgiveness, and responsibility. The Big Bright Feelings picture book series provides kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics-from being true to yourself to dealing with worries, managing anger, and making friends. These topics can be difficult to talk about. But these books act as sensitive and reassuring springboards for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence, and managing feelings. Don't miss these books in the Big Bright Feelings series Ruby Finds a Worry Perfectly Norman Ravi's Roar Meesha Makes Friends Tilda Tries Again Milo's Monster Bea's Bad Day

What do you do when fear stops you from having fun? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry, a story about feeling shy and finding ways to have fun anyway. Sammy LOVES having fun. Especially at home. But in big groups-like at school, birthday parties, even the ice cream truck-he doesn't love feeling like other people are looking at him, and it's really hard talking to other people. Everyone tells Sammy not to be so shy. But one day, it gets so hard and scary that he starts to turn pink, and then pinker...until he's bright pink ALL OVER Then he doesn't want to see anyone or do anything. But hiding out-alone-isn't very fun. Can Sammy learn how to tackle his fears-and go back to his usual color? This warm, affectionate, and relatable book is the perfect starting place for talking to children about shyness and feeling self-conscious. The Big Bright Feelings picture book series provides kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics-from being true to yourself to dealing with worries, managing anger, and making friends. These topics can be difficult to talk about. But these books act as sensitive and reassuring springboards for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence, and managing feelings. Don't miss these books in the Big Bright Feelings series Ruby Finds a Worry Perfectly Norman Ravi's Roar Meesha Makes Friends Tilda Tries Again Milo's Monster Finn's Little Fibs Bea's Bad Day

Everyone knows which way ‘UP’ is. It’s the opposite of ‘DOWN'. Or at least, that’s what Queetle had always thought . . .Now, he's about to discover that ‘UP’ might not be as simple as it seems. When he meets Meeple, a creature who lives and walks around SIDEWAYS on a different side of their shared planet, Queetle is forced to reconsider everything he thought he knew.A powerful, warm-hearted picture book from the creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, celebrating the life-changing power of seeing the world from other points of view.

Hilarious illustrated story in a brilliant series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh on every page as they take down a secret alien conspiracy! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Grimwood, aged 7+.'Hilarious... addictive' GuardianSquirrel and Duck, the world’s only two talking animals, have noticed something: dogs are acting peculiarly everywhere. It’s the first clue to a shocking truth – ALIENS are invading, they’re taking over dogs’ bodies, and ONLY Squirrel and Duck can stop them! A fully illustrated, laugh-out-loud story that young readers - and their families - will love. Don't miss the first book in the series, Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable.Tom Percival is the talented and highly acclaimed author of the Big Bright Feelings picture books for younger children.

An uplifting book about tackling shyness, from the bestselling creator of the Big Bright Feelings series. Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.Sammy LOVES having fun. But at school there are so many people . . . and he doesn't always know what to say. When a whole load of things go wrong and Sammy feels like EVERYONE is staring, he starts to go pink, and then pinker . . . until he's bright pink ALL OVER! Can Sammy learn how to tackle his feelings – and go back to his usual colour?This reassuring and funny book is the perfect springboard for talking to children about shyness and feeling self-conscious. Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the ideal starting point for discussions about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books.Also available in the Big Bright Feelings series: Ruby's Worry, Perfectly Norman, Ravi's Roar, Meesha Makes Friends, Tilda Tries Again, Milo's Monster, Finn’s Little Fibs and Bea's Bad Day. Collect them all!

An uplifting book about tackling shyness, from the bestselling creator of the Big Bright Feelings series. Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.Sammy LOVES having fun. But at school there are so many people . . . and he doesn't always know what to say. When a whole load of things go wrong and Sammy feels like EVERYONE is staring, he starts to go pink, and then pinker . . . until he's bright pink ALL OVER! Can Sammy learn how to tackle his feelings – and go back to his usual colour?This reassuring and funny book is the perfect springboard for talking to children about shyness and feeling self-conscious. Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the ideal starting point for discussions about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books.Also available in the Big Bright Feelings series: Ruby's Worry, Perfectly Norman, Ravi's Roar, Meesha Makes Friends, Tilda Tries Again, Milo's Monster, Finn’s Little Fibs and Bea's Bad Day. Collect them all!

What do you do when jealousy comes between friends? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry, a story for helping kids cope with jealous feelings. Milo loves spending time with his best friend, Jay. But when a new girl named Suzi moves in next door to Jay, Milo starts to feel left out. The jealous feeling gets stronger and stronger-until suddenly, a GREEN-EYED MONSTER pops up beside him Soon, the monster is twisting up all of Milo's thoughts and making him sad. It won't leave him alone Can Milo find a way to free himself from the monster and repair his friendship? Warm and uplifting, Milo's Monster is an ideal starting point for helping children to build strong friendships and say goodbye to jealous feelings. The Big Bright Feelings picture book series provides kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics-from being true to yourself to dealing with worries, managing anger, and making friends. These topics can be difficult to talk about. But these books act as sensitive and reassuring springboards for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence, and managing feelings. Read all the books in the Big Bright Feelings series Ruby Finds a Worry Perfectly Norman Ravi's Roar Meesha Makes Friends Tilda Tries Again Finn's Little Fibs Bea's Bad Day

'Hilarious, off-the-wall and great fun' SunLaugh-out-loud illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Giggle as they outwit bungling burglars, with only the help of their pet cactus! Perfect for fans of the Dog Man and Grimwood series.'Hilarious... addictive' Guardian'Had me laughing out loud from the very first page' Emily-Jane Clark, author of The Beasts of Knobbly BottomFrom the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book seriesSquirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret – they are the only two talking animals in the world! When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, they run away, taking with them only Mr Spikes, Duck’s beloved ‘pet’ cactus. When they hear a conversation between two nincompoop art thieves they end up on the trail of untold riches (according to Squirrel) or a great deed to help the nation (as far as Duck’s concerned)! Only some surprisingly unhelpful woodland creatures stand in their way! Readers will love this zanily brilliant story, full of unlikely scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments. Don't miss book 2, Squirrel and Duck: Invasion of the Doggy-Snatchers.