Description
Product Description
Meesha loves making things, but she finds it hard to make friends. This new title in the Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival is the perfect picture book for helping children understand how to be accepting of others.Meesha doesn't know quite what to do, what to say, or when to say it, and she struggles reading and 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.A warm and affectionate look at the joys and difficulties of making and keeping friends, relating to others, and finding your place in the world, Meesha Makes Friends is an empowering and resonant new title in the Big Bright Feelings series.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 NormanRuby Finds a WorryRavi's RoarMeesha Makes Friends
Review
“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.” ―Kirkus Reviews“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.” ―Booklist“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, on RUBY FINDS A WORRY“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 on RUBY FINDS A WORRY“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
About the Author
Tom Percival is a writer, artist, video producer and musician. He is the author of many picture books for children, including Herman's Letter, Herman's Holiday, Bubble Trouble, By the Light of the Moon, and his bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, which includes Perfectly Norman, Ruby's Worry, Ravi's Roar and Meesha Makes Friends. Tom lives in Stroud with his partner and their two young children.tom-percival.com@TomPercivalsays