Tom Percival

  • 5 stars across 29 books
Tom Percival is a writer, artist, video producer and musician. Tom writes and illustrates his own picture books, including Tobias and the Super Spooky Ghost Book, A Home for Mr Tipps (HarperCollins) and Jack's Amazing Shadow (Pavilion). Herman's Holiday is Tom's third picture book for Bloomsbury, following up from Herman's Letter and Bubble Trouble. Tom lives in Stroud with his partner and their two small children.
www.tom-percival.com
@TomPercivalsays
12th July 2018

Ruby’s Worry: A Big Bright Feelings Book

A reassuring and sensitive book – the perfect springboard for talking to children about sharing their hidden worries. Fr... MoreRuby’s Worry: A Big Bright Feelings Book

(80 reviews) Review
10th August 2017

Perfectly Norman: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Norman had always been perfectly normal. That was until the day he grew a pair of wings! Norman is very surprised to ... MorePerfectly Norman: A Big Bright Feelings Book

(60 reviews) Review
9th July 2020

Meesha Makes Friends: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. Meesha loves making things . . . but there's one t... MoreMeesha Makes Friends: A Big Bright Feelings Book

(38 reviews) Review
8th August 2019

Ravi's Roar: A Big Bright Feelings Book

A brilliant picture book about dealing with difficult emotions, from author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the... MoreRavi's Roar: A Big Bright Feelings Book

(30 reviews) Review
5th August 2021

Tilda Tries Again: A Big Bright Feelings Book

 Tilda's world is just as she likes it    -     until, one day, it turns completely upside down! From the bestselling ... MoreTilda Tries Again: A Big Bright Feelings Book

(30 reviews) Review
8th May 2025

Where Did She Go?: A heartfelt story to help children understand loss

The perfect book for opening up honest conversations with young children about grief and death, whether they have lost a... MoreWhere Did She Go?: A heartfelt story to help children understand loss

(13 reviews) Review
23rd August 2018

Anty Hero

An entertaining, laugh-out-loud tale of school life, bullies and bugs from Spectre Collectors author Barry ... MoreAnty Hero

(11 reviews) Review
7th July 2022

Milo's Monster: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Milo and Jay have always been best friends . . . until one day, a green-eyed monster appears! A book about dealing with ... MoreMilo's Monster: A Big Bright Feelings Book

(11 reviews) Review
3rd March 2016

National Trust: 50 Things To Do Before You're 11 3/4

Following on from the National Trust's hugely successful media campaign, this book is bursting with ideas to help childr... MoreNational Trust: 50 Things To Do Before You're 11 3/4

(1 review) Review
6th October 2016

By the Light of the Moon

From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series : A magical, re... MoreBy the Light of the Moon

(1 review) Review
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  • This Way Up

    This Way Up

    by MrsV

    I loved reading this book to my children, as it sparked some really lovely conversations. Tom’s books are always beautiful and feel so unique. The ide...

  • This Way Up

    This Way Up

    by AHMCL

    Sometimes we hold an opinion so strongly (and live in an echo chamber) that we believe that we can’t be wrong. Queetle, a marvellous yellow character ...

  • Where Did She Go?: A heartfelt story to help children understand loss

    Where Did She Go?: A heartfelt story to help children understand loss

    I will be recommending this book to anyone trying to explain a bereavement to a child. The book is a gentle introduction to the subject of grief and f...