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Tom Percival

    January 1, 1977

    Tom Percival crafts engaging picture books, bringing his unique illustrative style to stories that explore themes of childhood, belonging, and emotional resilience. His artistic approach combines warmth and visual storytelling, creating worlds that resonate deeply with young readers. Percival's work is characterized by its gentle exploration of complex feelings, making his books both comforting and thought-provoking for families.

    Tom Percival
    The River
    Revenge of the Stink-Monster
    Meesha Makes Friends
    Goat's Coat
    The Invisible
    Ruby's Worry
    • 2025

      Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Unlikely housemates Squirrel and Duck, the only talking animals in the world, embark on a comical adventure when they flee their home, an abandoned theme park, with their pet cactus, Mr. Spikes. Their escapade takes a turn when they overhear a conversation about art thieves, leading them on a quest for treasure or a noble deed. With the help of some unhelpful woodland creatures and a few transport challenges, their journey is filled with hilarity and unexpected twists, making it a delightful read for young audiences.

      Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable
    • 2024

      The Wrong Shoes

      The vital new novel from the bestselling creator of Big Bright Feelings

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The story delves into the challenges of child poverty through the eyes of Will, who struggles with feelings of inadequacy due to his worn-out shoes. As he navigates the complexities of home and school life, the narrative highlights the importance of friendship and empathy in building confidence. This sensitive exploration captures the emotional landscape of childhood, emphasizing how support from friends can illuminate the path to self-acceptance and resilience.

      The Wrong Shoes
    • 2024

      Bea is REALLY looking forward to her birthday ... until things begin to go wrong. A book about managing disappointment, from the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings series.Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. Bea CAN'T WAIT for her birthday. There are only three days to go, and everything is going to be PERFECT! Then snow begins to block the roads ... and everything begins to go wrong. With no party, no cards, and maybe even no cake, can Bea find a way to be OK - even in the middle of a really BAD day?This reassuring and funny book is the perfect springboard for talking to children about setting expectations and finding balance amidst disappointment. 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 and Finn's Little Fibs. Collect them all!

      Bea's Bad Day
    • 2024

      A beautiful and sensitive exploration of the experience of child poverty from leading author/illustrator, Tom Percival, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class and Julia and the Shark.

      The Wrong Shoes
    • 2024

      A stunningly beautiful and moving picture book about a small bird who makes a big difference - from a major new picture book partnership.

      Quiet
    • 2023

      Finn has always loved going to stay with his grandma . . . until one day, he tells a little fib that gets out of control! A book about telling the truth, from the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings series. Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. When Finn accidentally breaks his grandma's precious clock, he tells a teeny tiny little lie - and blames it on his sister instead! Soon, Finn's little fib is OUT OF CONTROL, and it's getting in the way of everything! Can he find a way to tell the truth? This reassuring and humorous book is the perfect springboard for talking to children about the importance of honesty. 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. Collect them all!

      Finn's Little Fibs
    • 2023

      Billy absolutely LOVES Nature Girl. She's his favourite superhero EVER! He has read all the books, seen all the cartoons, and he's even got his own Nature Girl costume! So when World Book Day comes round, Billy knows exactly who he wants to dress up as. Then Billy hears a nasty voice in his head. What if he looks silly? What if his friends make fun of him? Going out in a costume can be scary, even if you are dressed up as your favourite character in the whole world. Can Billy be as brave as Nature Girl?This unmissable World Book Day picture book is a wonderfully reassuring and uplifting story about finding your courage - the perfect springboard for talking about anxiety and self-belief with little ones.Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.

      Billy's Bravery
    • 2022

      Milo and Jay have always been best friends . . . until one day, a green-eyed monster appears! A book about dealing with jealousy, from the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series by Tom PercivalBe open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.Milo loves spending time with his best friend, Jay. But when a new girl called Suzi moves in next door, 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 poisoning Milo's thoughts. 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 inspiring story about dealing with feelings of jealousy. It's the ideal starting point for helping children to build strong friendships and say goodbye to jealous feelings.Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for talking about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings. Every child's bookshelf should contain his books.

      Milo's Monster
    • 2022

      An exquisite, thought-provoking book to help children understand the idea of ever-changing emotions.

      The River