Books that include a character called PERCY
Thomas & Friends: Percy (Thomas Engine Adventures)
Rev. W. Awdry
The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine!Percy is a little engine who loves to be cheeky. He spends all day playing tricks on the other engines, but one day he has to be a very brave engine! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
Characters: Percy
Owl Babies
Martin Waddell
A gentle tale of three baby owls reassures young children that Mummy will always come home.A gentle tale of three baby owls reassures young children that Mummy will always come home. Three baby owls, Sarah, Percy and Bill, wake up one night in their hole in a tree to find that their mother has gone. So they sit on a branch and wait... Darkness gathers and the owls grow anxious, wondering when their mother will return. But, at last, she does and they bounce up and down with joy, welcoming her home.
The Whopper
Rebecca Ashdown
A humorous, quirky story about a little boy who tells a lie, only to be followed around by his guilt in the form of The Whopper, a hungry and persistent monster. As Percy's guilt grows, so does The Whopper, until finally...The Whopper EATS Percy! It is only when The Whopper threatens to eat Percy's little brother, too, that Percy finally speaks out. An appealing and warm-hearted story about a little lie that turns into a big monster.
Characters: Percy
Top Place Percy
Peter Bently
Next to his fast, beautiful and funny friends, Percy Plaice doesn't feel very special. But when a nasty (and hungry!) shark arrives at the fish fair, the talents of Percy's friends are no use at all! Using his skill of camouflage, Percy manages to hide his friends from the shark - and save the day! He's Top Place Percy! This is a humorous story about bravery and friendship.
Characters: Percy
Not-So-Brave Penguin
Steve Smallman
Posy the penguin is scared of many things - snowstorms, loud noises, the dark - but when her adventurous friend Percy is missing, Posy plucks up the courage to overcome her fears and goes on an excursion to find him. After an intrepid journey, Posy finds an injured Percy in a dark cave. She rescues him and brings him home, realising in the end just how brave she can really be. A heartwarming story about friendship, being brave and overcoming fears when it really matters, this picture book is sure to delight and entertain.
Hide and Seek
Anthony BrowneKatie May Green
When their dog goes missing, Cy and Poppy play hide and seek to distract themselves. Poppy counts to ten and looks for Cy - but she can’t find him anywhere. But then there’s a rustling from the woods – maybe someone else can help her find him…?A reassuring tale of sibling love by the master Anthony Browne.
A Classic Treasury: A collection of twelve funny stories about Percy the Park Keeper
Nick Butterworth
A classic gift edition of best-loved Percy the Park Keeper stories.Percy the park keeper works hard looking after the park and his animal friends who live there. But Percy still likes to find time for some fun!Read about what happened when a badger was offered a bath. Laugh along as the animals help out while Percy is unwell – with unexpected results! Enjoy these stories, and more, in this classic treasury.Includes:Everyone’s Friend PercyThe Cross RabbitOne Warm FoxThe Owl’s LessonThe Lost AcornsThe Fox’s HiccupsOwl Takes ChargeThe Hedgehog’s BalloonThe Badger’s BathPercy’s Friend the OwlPercy’s Friend the MolePercy’s Friends the Squirrels
Characters: Percy
Percy Pengelly & Tumbili the Monkey
Jenny Steele Scolding
Remember Percy Pengelly, the tightrope walker who wibble-wobbled too much and had to leave the circus? He now enjoys life as a chimney sweep, but hasn’t forgotten his circus skills. When a tall ship sails into harbour, Percy discovers an unexpected passenger on board. Soon he and his friends – old and new – join in a madcap chase, ending in a thrilling climax high above the waves. This is another enchanting and beautifully-illustrated Cornish tale by Jenny Steele Scolding and Andy McPherson.
Characters: Percy
The Last Chip
Duncan Beedie
Percy is a little pigeon, and he's very hungry. Life on the streets is tough, and every time he tries to get hold of a scrap of food, bigger, beefier birds bat him away. He's about to give up when someone offers him her very last chip. A moving and uplifting story about struggle against adversity and the kindness of strangers. 10% of the profits from the sale of the book go to The Trussell Trust, supporting a network of 435 foodbanks across the UK.
Characters: Percy
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