{"product_id":"9781547605194","title":"Meesha Makes Friends","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMeesha Makes Friends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Tom Percival\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator of \u003ci\u003eRuby Finds a Worry\u003c\/i\u003e, the perfect picture book for helping children navigate social situations and connect with peers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeesha loves making things, but she finds it hard to make friends. She doesn't know quite what to do, what to say, or when to say it, and she struggles with responding to social cues. But one day, she discovers that she has a special talent that will help her navigate challenging social situations and make friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA warm and affectionate story about the joys and difficulties of building and maintaining friendships and relating to others, \u003ci\u003eMeesha Makes Friends \u003c\/i\u003ehelps young readers find their place in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cb\u003e Big Bright Feelings\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead all the books in the Big Bright Feelings series!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuby Finds a Worry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerfectly Norman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRavi's Roar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeesha Makes Friends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTilda Tries Again\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This story puts words and pictures to feelings and traits that are difficult to articulate and explain, making this book helpful both for children who can relate to Meesha's experience and for those who don't understand such feelings.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Percival handles his protagonist with the affection of a parent who wants to protect his child while nudging her out of her shell to explore the world. . . . There's lots here to love and linger over.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, starred review, on RUBY FINDS A WORRY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.'” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on RUBY FINDS A WORRY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A captivating tale about happiness, being yourself, and the magic of learning to spread your wings and fly.” —\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews, starred review, on PERFECTLY NORMAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The message of acceptance . . . is presented in a child-appropriate and thoughtful manner.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on PERFECTLY NORMAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An ideal selection for storytimes.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on PERFECTLY NORMAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on PERFECTLY NORMAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on PERFECTLY NORMAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781547605194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40896477528270,"sku":"9781547605194","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_9b17e0f3-c334-402a-850c-4e5b6e7711ca.jpg?v=1644852031","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781547605194","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}