Big Bright Feelings Books in Order
Part ofTom Percival Books in OrderSee the Big Bright Feelings books by Tom Percival in order, with summaries, series background, and a simple guide to where to start.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
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Big Bright Feelings books in publication order
11 books
Perfectly Norman
by Tom Percival
2017
Norman feels perfectly ordinary until he grows a pair of wings. Hiding them seems safest, but he soon has to decide whether being himself is worth letting everyone see.
Ruby’s Worry
by Tom Percival
2018
Ruby discovers a small Worry that follows her everywhere. As it grows larger and harder to ignore, she learns that sharing what troubles her can make a real difference.
Ravi's Roar
by Tom Percival
2019
Ravi is tired of being the smallest in his family, and one frustrating day brings out his inner tiger. His enormous roar causes trouble, leaving him to find a way back to his friends.
Meesha Makes Friends
by Tom Percival
2020
Meesha loves drawing and making music, but making friends feels much harder. When her efforts keep going wrong, she must find a way to connect without pretending to be someone else.
Ruby Finds a Worry
by Tom Percival
2021
Ruby's happy routine changes when she finds a Worry that will not leave her alone. Keeping it secret only makes it grow, but talking to someone helps her see she is not alone.
Tilda Tries Again
by Tom Percival
2021
Tilda likes life exactly as it is, until everything suddenly feels upside down. Facing unfamiliar challenges, she must learn that trying again can be better than getting everything right at once.
Milo's Monster
by Tom Percival
2022
Milo loves time with his best friend Jay, until new neighbor Suzi joins in. His jealousy grows into a green-eyed monster that twists his thoughts and threatens an important friendship.
Billy's Bravery
by Tom Percival
2023
Billy faces a moment that feels far too scary to handle. With a little support and a chance to trust himself, he discovers that bravery does not mean never being afraid.
Finn's Little Fibs
by Tom Percival
2023
Finn tells one small fib, then another, and soon the lies feel impossible to carry. As the problem grows, he learns how honesty can be difficult but also deeply relieving.
Bea's Bad Day
by Tom Percival
2024
Bea is counting down to her birthday when snow blocks the roads and every plan starts falling apart. With no party, cards, or maybe even cake, she must handle a huge disappointment.
Sammy Feels Shy
by Tom Percival
2025
Sammy loves fun but hates feeling watched or having to talk to people. When his shyness turns him bright pink, he must find small ways to face his fears and join in again.
Big Bright Feelings books in chronological order
Perfectly Norman
by Tom Percival
2017Big Bright Feelings, Book 1
Ruby’s Worry
by Tom Percival
2018Big Bright Feelings, Book 2
Ravi's Roar
by Tom Percival
2019Big Bright Feelings, Book 3
Meesha Makes Friends
by Tom Percival
2020Big Bright Feelings, Book 4
Tilda Tries Again
by Tom Percival
2021Big Bright Feelings, Book 5
Ruby Finds a Worry
by Tom Percival
2021Big Bright Feelings, Book 6
Milo's Monster
by Tom Percival
2022Big Bright Feelings, Book 7
Billy's Bravery
by Tom Percival
2023Big Bright Feelings, Book 8
Finn's Little Fibs
by Tom Percival
2023Big Bright Feelings, Book 9
Bea's Bad Day
by Tom Percival
2024Big Bright Feelings, Book 10
Sammy Feels Shy
by Tom Percival
2025Big Bright Feelings, Book 11
Series background & context
Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings books are picture books about emotions that can be hard for young children to explain. Each story starts with an everyday problem, then gives the feeling a clear, visual form that children can recognize and talk about.
The first book, Perfectly Norman, follows Norman after he grows a pair of wings. He loves them, but worries that other people will think he is strange. In Ruby's Worry, Ruby discovers a Worry that starts small and grows when she keeps it to herself. The stories make room for fear and uncertainty, but they don't treat those feelings as something shameful.
Big feelings are normal.
Later books explore anger, friendship, change, jealousy, honesty, disappointment, and shyness. Ravi becomes tiger-like when frustration takes over in Ravi's Roar. Meesha wants friends but cannot work out how to make them in Meesha Makes Friends. Tilda faces a world that suddenly feels upside down in Tilda Tries Again, while Milo has to deal with jealousy when a new neighbor enters his friendship.
The series works because the emotional problem is always tied to a child-sized situation. A new friend, a difficult day, a mistake, or attention from other people can feel enormous when you are small. Percival lets readers see that feeling grow, then shows a possible way forward through honesty, patience, apology, or connection.
These are not instruction manuals disguised as stories. They are colorful, funny, and easy to read aloud, with characters who have room to get things wrong. Adults can use them to begin a conversation, but children can also simply enjoy the pictures and recognize a little of themselves in the problem.
The books can be read in any order because each one focuses on a different child and feeling. Starting with Perfectly Norman gives the clearest introduction to the series' warm, visual style. Ruby's Worry is a natural next choice for readers dealing with anxious thoughts, while Ravi's Roar is a useful pick for conversations about anger.
At its core, this is a series about being open, being kind, and learning that nobody has everything figured out all the time.
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