New Releases by Tom Percival

What do you do when a worry won''t leave you alone? This beloved picture book from the Big Bright Feelings series is perfect for reassuring young readers in times of stress. Meet Ruby-a happy, curious, imaginative girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected: a Worry. It''s not such a big Worry, at first. But every day, it grows a little bigger...and a little bigger...until eventually, the Worry is ENORMOUS and all she can think about. Can she ever feel happy again? But then Ruby discovers that everyone has worries, and not only that, there''s a great way to get rid of them too...she just has to share her feelings. This perceptive and poignant story is the perfect springboard for talking to children about emotions and anxieties. 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! Perfectly Norman | Ravi''s Roar | Meesha Makes Friends | Tilda Tries Again | Milo''s Monster | Finn''s Little Fibs | Bea''s Bad Day

This charmingly illustrated rhyming picture book about Alfonzo, a goat with a very special coat, celebrates the power of kindness and friendship. Let me tell you the tale of Alfonzo the goat, who was terribly proud of his lovely new coat. Alfonzo was happy; he pranced and he skipped. Then he heard a sad noise, croaking out of a ditch. Alfonzo couldn''t be happier. He just got an amazing new coat, and he feels like a million dollars. But when he discovers some creatures in need of help, will Alfonzo be able to give up his treasured possession to save the day? This great big hug of a book shows that kindness is definitely the best recipe. Awards for Tom Percival Herman''s Letter--A Kids'' Indie Next List Pick

A reassuring and sensitive book – the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries. From the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. ''If your child has a worry - and all children do have worries - this is the ideal book to encourage them to talk about it'' Parents In Touch Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it''s not such a big worry, and that''s all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like herself again? A perceptive and poignant story that is a must-have for all children''s bookshelves. From Tom Percival''s bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for discussing childhood worries and anxieties, no matter how big or small they may be.

The fifth book in the Little Legends series. A brilliant new highly illustrated series 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: A magical, reassuring picture book about moving house, to soothe even the biggest worries Ivan''s old house had always been so warm and friendly. This new one was NOT. Ivan finds his new house strange and can''t sleep. He lies awake and then sees a shimmering light come down. The light turns into a creature called a Moji, and it takes him on a fabulous night-time adventure, up high into space, bounding through starlit forests and down deep into the oceans. Ivan has never had so much fun! And the magical Moji shows him that soon the new house will feel like home. A gently emotional story to reassure fears about moving house, with stunning artwork and a wonderful magical element. The author/illustrator of Herman''s Letter has shown his breadth of talent with this new direction.

Herman and Henry, best friends forever, are camping in the great outdoors--and they couldn''t be having more fun! Well, at least Herman is enjoying all of the tent building, marshmallow roasting, and postcard writing. Henry doesn''t quite seem to get the hang of any of it. Herman hates seeing his best friend so sad. So he decides to plot a very secret, very special surprise and do whatever it takes to make sure Henry has the best vacation ever! This fabulously funny story about friends who stick together is chronicled through vibrant illustrations and lift-the-flaps. Awards for Herman''s Letter A Winter 2014-2015 Kids'' Indie Next Pick

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!

Herman the bear and Henry the raccoon are best friends. But Henry''s moving far, far away! So what do they do? Promise to write each other all the time and stay best friends forever, that''s what. But being pen-pals is easier said than done, especially when your best friend seems to be having way more fun than you are. . . . Filled with interactive lift-the-flaps and great read-aloud potential, this heartwarming friendship story is an ideal pick for a cold night''s story-time.

From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series A picture book with flaps, all about a bubble-blowing competition – and the trouble it causes! Rueben and Felix are best friends, and what they like doing best . . . is blowing bubbles – the bigger, the better! It all starts to go wrong when Rueben challenges Felix to a bubble-blowing competition. When they sabotage each other''s bubble machines, the results are disastrous. It''s time to stop fighting against each other and pull together! A charming story about friendship, fights, and making up. Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

Meet Skulduggery Pleasant: wisecracking detective, powerful magician, sworn enemy of evil. Oh yes, and dead... Then there''s his sidekick, Stephanie. She''s... well, she''s a twelve-year - old girl. With a pair like this on the case, evil had better watch out.

Tale Town is on lockdown as Mayor Fitch prepares for a troll attack, gambling the town''s safety in his quest to steal the troll''s magical power.