{"product_id":"9781547607228","title":"Perfectly Norman","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePerfectly Norman\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, an empowering picture book about embracing and celebrating what makes you unique.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorman had always been perfectly normal . . . until one day, he grows a pair of wings! Afraid of what people will think, Norman covers them up with a big coat. But can he summon the courage to be himself?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile we all might feel afraid about standing out, \u003ci\u003ePerfectly Norman \u003c\/i\u003eshows that there's nothing better than celebrating what makes you unique!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBig 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“A captivating tale about happiness, being yourself, and the magic of learning to spread your wings and fly.” —\u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The message of acceptance . . . is presented in a child-appropriate and thoughtful manner.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An ideal selection for storytimes.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\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\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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on HERMAN'S VACATION\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Beautifully  illustrated story about the sacrifices and compromises of friendship.  The details in the drawings add humor and heart.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on HERMAN'S VACATION\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal on HERMAN'S LETTER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist on HERMAN'S LETTER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781547607228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40816649633998,"sku":"9781547607228","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_1e33d303-5d1f-4f8c-80a1-0b8db3e9e75a.jpg?v=1642836932","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781547607228","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}