Book Series · 11 Books

Big Bright Feelings Books

In order from Perfectly Norman to Sammy Feels Shy.

Tom Percival gives worries, anger, jealousy, shyness, disappointment, and other hard-to-explain feelings a visual shape children can recognize and discuss.

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Perfectly Norman
Ruby Finds a Worry
Ravi's Roar
Meesha Makes Friends
Tilda Tries Again
Reading order

How to Read Big Bright Feelings

The eleven publisher-listed stories are shown in original publication order, from Perfectly Norman through Hanna Asks for Help. Each follows a different child and stands alone, so families can choose the topic they need rather than starting at book one.

Billy's Bravery is a shorter World Book Day paperback; the other entries are full-length picture books. Hanna's original UK edition is already published, although its US edition follows later in 2026.

Sources: Bloomsbury Big Bright Feelings resources, Bloomsbury US Big Bright Feelings series, Bloomsbury US: Hanna Asks for Help.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These books are conversation starters, not clinical guides. Their reassuring metaphors help children name an experience and see that asking for help, trying again, telling the truth, or talking with someone can make a hard feeling more manageable.

A child may worry, lose their temper, feel excluded, lie, or become overwhelmed, but there is no frightening content. Adults remain supportive, and every ending emphasizes acceptance, connection, and practical next steps.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Perfectly Norman
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

Perfectly Norman

By Tom Percival

A boy grows a pair of wings and struggles to hide them from his parents and peers.

32 pages· 399 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Norman was always normal until he suddenly grew wings. Afraid of standing out, he hides them under a coat. But concealing his true self is uncomfortable. Will Norman find the courage to reveal his wings and embrace his uniqueness? This heartwarming tale explores the fear of being different and the joy of self-acceptance, encouraging young readers to celebrate what makes them unique. Dive into Norman's journey and discover the power of being true to oneself in a world that often demands conformity.
In reading order

Big Bright Feelings Series

11 books · Published 2017–2025

#1
#1 in Series
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Perfectly Norman

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

A boy grows a pair of wings and struggles to hide them from his parents and peers.

#2

Ruby Finds a Worry

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

A young girl struggles with a growing worry that affects her daily life until she finds a way to overcome it.

#3

Ravi's Roar

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

A young boy struggles with being the smallest in his family until he discovers a surprising way to cope.

#4

Meesha Makes Friends

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

Can Meesha's creativity help her overcome social challenges and make friends?

#5
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$1697

Tilda Tries Again

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2021

A young girl's world is turned upside down and she must find a way to cope with the changes.

#6
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$1697

Milo's Monster

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2023

A boy struggles with feelings of jealousy and insecurity when his best friend starts spending time with a new girl in the neighborhood.

#8
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$1797

Finn's Little Fibs

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

A young boy's fibs get out of control when he breaks his grandma's clock.

#9
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$1797

Bea's Bad Day

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2024

A storm threatens Bea's perfect birthday. Can she find joy in disappointment?

#10
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Sammy Feels Shy

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2025

Can Sammy overcome his shyness and return to his true colors?

Billy's Bravery

Picture Book · 2023

Billy faces fears dressing as his hero for World Book Day. Can he find courage?

Hanna Asks for Help

Picture Book

A child struggles with math until asking for help changes everything.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Big Bright Feelings series?

There are 11 books in the Big Bright Feelings series. It began with Perfectly Norman in 2017, and the newest book, Sammy Feels Shy, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Big Bright Feelings books in?

Start with Perfectly Norman and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #11.

What ages are the Big Bright Feelings books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Big Bright Feelings to life.

01

Tom Percival

Author & Illustrator
02

unknown author

Author

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