Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival - Children's Library Lady

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Perfectly Norman

Title: Perfectly Norman

Author: Tom Percival
Illustrator: Tom Percival

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books (2017)

ISBN: 9781408880975

“Norman had always been normal – perfectly normal. Until one day… he grew a pair of wings!” Surprised by this development he tries the wings out. While he loves flying, he thinks no-one will understand his new wings so hide them under a large, yellow coat. This made Norman miserable. When he fights his anxieties to show off his wings, he gets a surprising reaction.

A wonderful collection of picture books that promote empathy, compassion and acceptance to ourselves and others.

For children suffering from anxiety reading about characters experiencing similar issues helps them to verbalise their worries and understand they are not alone.

A lack of confidence may stem from doubt, identity, fitting in, disapproval and struggling to stand up for themselves. These picture books are a wonderful tool to encourage and foster confidence.

We are all unique, but we often have to reassure children that it is okay to stand out from the crowd. These picture books shows characters accepting their differences and those of others.

Exposure to diverse books helps children celebrate differences in the world. These picture books are a great tool for starting a dialogue on tolerance, discrimination and the actions we can take.

Children often suffer from anxiety because they feel different. This picture book list promotes that we should embrace who we are and that we are all different.

Children often experience pressure to conform to social norms and can suffer from anxiety because they feel different. These picture books promote the message that we should embrace who we are.

Share these picture books to start a discussion on tolerance and prejudice as well as learning about other cultures.

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The Independent Psychologist Says Parents Should Do These 18 Things to Raise a More Confident Child
Teach Hub: Teaching Strategies to Build Student Confidence
Penn State Extension: We are different, we are the same: Teaching young children about diversity
Parents: Encourage Your Child’s Individuality
Reuters: Unconditional acceptance may help kids cope with setbacks
The Natural Child Project: The Power of The Language of Acceptance
Tom Percival Official Website
Tom Percival Twitter
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