Perfectly Norman: A Big Bright Feelings Book

Norman grows a pair of wings and has the most fun trying them out high in the sky, but he has to go in for dinner. He feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a coat, but hiding the thing that makes him different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself?

Format: Board book
Length: 30 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Norman had always been a perfectly normal individual, leading a routine life devoid of any extraordinary occurrences. However, everything changed on a fateful day when he suddenly sprouted a pair of magnificent wings. At first, Norman was ecstatic and filled with an overwhelming sense of joy. He couldn't believe that he had acquired such a remarkable feature, and he eagerly explored the possibilities that came with his newfound wings.

As he soared high into the sky, Norman felt a sense of liberation and exhilaration that he had never experienced before. The wind rushing past his wings, the sun warming his face, and the world below him seemed to shrink in size. He felt like a bird, free to explore the vast expanse of the sky and discover new horizons.

However, as Norman's excitement grew, so did his concerns. He knew that his appearance was unlike anything anyone had ever seen before, and he feared that his parents, friends, and the rest of the world would judge him harshly. He considered covering his wings with a large coat, hoping to conceal them from public view.

But deep down, Norman knew that hiding his true self was not the answer. He wanted to be open, honest, and true to himself, no matter what others thought. He realized that his uniqueness was a gift, and he should embrace it rather than try to hide it.

With this realization, Norman began to explore his new wings in a different way. He flew to new places, discovered hidden wonders, and met new people who were fascinated by his appearance. He realized that his wings were not a burden but a source of strength and inspiration.

In the end, Norman learned that being true to himself was the most important thing in the world. He no longer felt the need to hide his wings or conform to societal norms. Instead, he embraced his uniqueness and lived life to the fullest, knowing that he was loved and accepted for who he was.

This story serves as a powerful reminder to all of us that we should be open, honest, and true to ourselves, no matter what others may think or say. We should embrace our uniqueness and use it as a source of strength and inspiration to live life to the fullest.

The second book in Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series, "Norman's Big Bright Feelings," is now available in board book format, making it the perfect size for little hands to enjoy. This story encourages children to embrace their uniqueness and to live life to the fullest, reminding them that being true to themselves is the most important thing in the world.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 156 x 196 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526625434