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An uplifting story about celebrating diversity and embracing what makes you you - from Tom Percival''s bestselling Big Bright Feelings series
Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.

''A sweet and truly uplifting story that celebrates diversity in a subtle but unique way, and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out.'' BookTrust

Norman had always been perfectly normal . . . until the day he grew a pair of wings!

Norman loves his new wings, and has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat.

But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself?

This poignant and uplifting story about individuality is filled with

Trade Review
This joyous, original paean to individuality is sophisticated but deftly judged; children just starting to sense the invisible burden of peer group disapproval should find it especially heartening. -- Guardian
Warm-hearted and full of the joy of friendship. * Parents in Touch *
A lovely story about finding the best way to live is just to be yourself. -- Angels and Urchins
This is a book that children of all ages will identify with. -- Early Years Educator
This is a stunningly beautiful picture book with a heartfelt and uplifting message at its core. The story has been crafted with great love, care and thought. -- Little Parachutes
[T]his is a sweet and truly uplifting story that celebrates diversity in a subtle but unique way, and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out. -- BookTrust
This is a stunningly beautiful picture book with a heartfelt and uplifting message at its core * Little Parachutes *
If you need a book that tackles overcoming fears and finding your own rightful place in this world, then this is it * Picture Books Blogger *
An elevating tale of finding the courage to be true to yourself no matter what * Red Reading Hub *
Outstanding * Books For Keeps *

Perfectly Norman

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A Paperback / softback by Tom Percival, Tom Percival

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    Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
    Publication Date: 10/08/2017
    ISBN13: 9781408880975, 978-1408880975
    ISBN10: 1408880970

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    An uplifting story about celebrating diversity and embracing what makes you you - from Tom Percival''s bestselling Big Bright Feelings series
    Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people.

    ''A sweet and truly uplifting story that celebrates diversity in a subtle but unique way, and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out.'' BookTrust

    Norman had always been perfectly normal . . . until the day he grew a pair of wings!

    Norman loves his new wings, and has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat.

    But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself?

    This poignant and uplifting story about individuality is filled with

    Trade Review
    This joyous, original paean to individuality is sophisticated but deftly judged; children just starting to sense the invisible burden of peer group disapproval should find it especially heartening. -- Guardian
    Warm-hearted and full of the joy of friendship. * Parents in Touch *
    A lovely story about finding the best way to live is just to be yourself. -- Angels and Urchins
    This is a book that children of all ages will identify with. -- Early Years Educator
    This is a stunningly beautiful picture book with a heartfelt and uplifting message at its core. The story has been crafted with great love, care and thought. -- Little Parachutes
    [T]his is a sweet and truly uplifting story that celebrates diversity in a subtle but unique way, and inspires children to dare to be different and have the courage to stand out. -- BookTrust
    This is a stunningly beautiful picture book with a heartfelt and uplifting message at its core * Little Parachutes *
    If you need a book that tackles overcoming fears and finding your own rightful place in this world, then this is it * Picture Books Blogger *
    An elevating tale of finding the courage to be true to yourself no matter what * Red Reading Hub *
    Outstanding * Books For Keeps *

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