Meesha Makes Friends (Big Bright Feelings)

by Tom Percival (Author) Tom Percival (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry, the perfect picture book for helping children navigate social situations and connect with peers.

Meesha loves making things, but she finds it hard to make friends. She doesn't know quite what to do, what to say, or when to say it, and she struggles with responding to social cues. But one day, she discovers that she has a special talent that will help her navigate challenging social situations and make friends. A warm and affectionate story about the joys and difficulties of building and maintaining friendships and relating to others, Meesha Makes Friends helps young readers find their place in the world.

The Big Bright Feelings picture book series provides kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics -- from being true to yourself to dealing with worries, managing anger, and making friends. 

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Kirkus

This story puts words and pictures to feelings and traits that are difficult to articulate and explain, making this book helpful both for children who can relate to Meesha's experience and for those who don't understand such feelings.

ALA/Booklist

Percival handles his protagonist with the affection of a parent who wants to protect his child while nudging her out of her shell to explore the world. . . . There's lots here to love and linger over.

Review quotes

A priceless lesson for any child—or adult—conveyed in a beautifully child-friendly manner . . . A valuable asset to the library of a child who experiences anxiety and a great book to get children talking about their feelings. —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on RUBY FINDS A WORRY

Percival treats worry like a natural part of life, including the idea that sharing worries with others is a good way to ensure 'they never hung around for long.' —Publishers Weekly on RUBY FINDS A WORRY

A captivating tale about happiness, being yourself, and the magic of learning to spread your wings and fly. —Foreword Reviews, starred review, on PERFECTLY NORMAN

The message of acceptance . . . is presented in a child-appropriate and thoughtful manner. —Booklist on PERFECTLY NORMAN

An ideal selection for storytimes. —School Library Journal on PERFECTLY NORMAN

Percival's message is emphasized through the canny use of color as a storytelling mechanism: Norman's world is in greyscale . . . As the wings come out, Norman and everything he's near turns technicolor. —Publishers Weekly on PERFECTLY NORMAN

The contrast of black-and-white illustrations with splashes of bright color complements the story's theme. . . . A heartwarming story about facing fears and acceptance. —Kirkus Reviews on PERFECTLY NORMAN

Tom Percival

Tom Percival is the author and illustrator of the Big Bright Feelings picture books -- including Ruby Finds a Worry, Ravi's Roar, Perfectly Norman, and Tilda Tries Again -- in addition to Herman's Letter, Herman's Vacation, and Bubble Trouble. He is also the author of Goat's Coat. He writes and illustrates in his native United Kingdom where he lives in a town called Stroud with his family.
tom-percival.com

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781547605194
Lexile Measure
530
Guided Reading Level
L
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date
February 02, 2021
Series
Big Bright Feelings
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
Creative ability
Social skills

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