Tom Percival is the author and illustrator of the Big
Bright Feelings picture books -- including Ruby Finds a Worry,
Ravi's Roar, Meesha Makes Friends, Tilda Tries Again, and Perfectly
Norman -- in addition to Herman's Letter, Herman's Vacation,
and Bubble Trouble. He is also the author of Goat's Coat. He writes
and illustrates in his native United Kingdom where he lives in a
town called Stroud with his family.
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"A priceless lesson for any child--or adult--conveyed in a beautifully child-friendly manner . . . A valuable asset to the library of a child who experiences anxiety and a great book to get children talking about their feelings." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Focuses on the socio-emotional health of children . . . providing a window for discussions about fear and anxiety." --Booklist "Percival treats worry like a natural part of life, including the idea that sharing worries with others is a good way to ensure 'they never hung around for long.'" --Publishers Weekly "A captivating tale about happiness, being yourself, and the magic of learning to spread your wings and fly." --Foreword Reviews, starred review, on PERFECTLY NORMAN "The message of acceptance . . . is presented in a child-appropriate and thoughtful manner." --Booklist on PERFECTLY NORMAN "An ideal selection for storytimes." --School Library Journal on PERFECTLY NORMAN "Percival's message is emphasized through the canny use of color as a storytelling mechanism: Norman's world is in greyscale . . . As the wings come out, Norman and everything he's near turns technicolor." --Publishers Weekly on PERFECTLY NORMAN "The contrast of black-and-white illustrations with splashes of bright color complements the story's theme. . . . A heartwarming story about facing fears and acceptance." --Kirkus Reviews on PERFECTLY NORMAN
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