Perfectly Norman (Big Bright Feelings) - Hardcover

Percival, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1681197855 ISBN 13: 9781681197852

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2018

Synopsis

For fans of Oliver Jeffers and Benji Davies comes an uplifting story about embracing what makes you you.

Meet Norman.
Norman is normal--perfectly normal.
That’s until he grows a pair of wings!

Norman loves his new wings, but he’s worried about everyone will think. After all, they’re definitely NOT normal. Norman decides to cover them with a big coat, but hiding such a big part of his life makes him feel miserable. Can Norman find the courage to be himself?

The Big Bright Feelings picture books provide kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics--from being true to yourself, to worrying, to anger management, to 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!
Perfectly Norman
Ruby Finds a Worry
Ravi's Roar

About this title

About the Author:

Tom Percival is the author and illustrator of the Big Bright Feelings picture books--including Ravi's Roar, Ruby Finds a Worry, 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.
tom-percival.com

Review:

"A captivating tale about happiness, being yourself, and the magic of learning to spread your wings and fly." - starred review, Foreword Reviews

"The message of acceptance . . . is presented in a child-appropriate and thoughtful manner." - Booklist

"An ideal selection for storytimes." - School Library Journal

"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

"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

"Percival inserts loads of funny details in his warm-toned, cartoonish illustrations . . . Little ones willing to suspend their disbelief will appreciate this silly forest frolic." - Booklist on HERMAN'S VACATION

"Beautifully illustrated story about the sacrifices and compromises of friendship. The details in the drawings add humor and heart." - School Library Journal on HERMAN'S VACATION

"Filled with amusing details, the dynamic artwork fuels the text with action and humor. . . . This book proves that true friendship endures despite distance and duress." - School Library Journal on HERMAN'S LETTER

"The story’s emotional content will resonate with any child whose friend has moved away, and the cartoon-like journey sequence is entertaining on its own. Colorful and expressive, Percival’s illustrations have plenty of kid appeal . . . This offbeat, gently amusing fantasy is recommended for larger collections." - Booklist on HERMAN'S LETTER

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1681197855
• ISBN 13: 9781681197852
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32