Tom Percival

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  • Bibliography:
    41 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 2010
  • Latest Book:
    September 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Little Legends

1 - The Spell Thief (Feb-2016)
2 - The Great Troll Rescue (Feb-2016)
3 - The Genie's Curse (Jul-2016)
4 - The Magic Looking Glass (Sep-2016)
5 - The Secret Mountain (Apr-2018)
6 - The Story Tree (Apr-2018)

Book List in Order: 41 titles

  • Tobias and the Super Spooky Ghost Book

    A lonely ghost finds an unexpected friend in this fantastically atmospheric story which marks the debut of an exciting new picture book talent.Night after night, Tobias the ghost hangs around the empty house where he lives, longing for something inte...

  • Home for Mr. Tipps

    It's a hard life for Mr Tipps, a frightened stray cat who lives under an old dustbin - until he meets a lonely boy and a wonderful friendship is formed. But one day, the boy doesn't come to play and Mr Tipps finds himself lost and in danger. Will the...

  • Jack's Amazing Shadow

    A wonderful exploration of friendship from the illustrator of the Skulduggery Pleasant series

    Jack and his amazing magical shadow are the very best of friends, but sometimes even best friends fall out. This lively story is perfect for...

  • Herman's Letter

    Herman the bear and Henry the raccoon are best friends. But Henry's moving far, far away So what do they do? Promise to write each other all the time and stay best friends forever, that's what. But being pen-pals is easier said than done, especially ...

  • Bubble Trouble

    Best friends Rueben and Felix love blowing bubbles, and the bigger, the better. But after Rueben challenges Felix to a contest, the two go head-to-head and bubble-to-bubble ... with disastrous results. Can they keep their friendship from going POP? ...

  • Herman's Holiday

    From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series: Herman and Henry are back and they are going on holiday in this fabulously funny follow-up to Herman's Letter. With lift-the-flap postcards!

  • The Great Troll Rescue

    Little Legends - 2

    Meet Jack and his talking chicken Betsy, Red, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, and a host of other Little Legends as they have fantastic new adventures! Get to know your favorite fairytale characters like never before in this magical new book series...

  • The Spell Thief

    Little Legends - 1

    Meet Jack and his talking chicken Betsy, Red, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, and a host of other Little Legends as they have fantastic new adventures! Get to know your favorite fairytale characters like never before in this magical new book series. ...

  • Herman's Vacation

    Herman and Henry, best friends forever, are camping in the great outdoors--and they couldn't be having more fun! Well, at least Herman is enjoying all of the tent building, marshmallow roasting, and postcard writing. Henry doesn't quite seem to get t...



  • The Genie's Curse

    Little Legends - 3

    Meet Jack and his talking chicken Betsy, Red, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, and a host of other Little Legends as they have fantastic new adventures! Get to know your favorite fairytale characters like never before in this magical new book series...

  • The Magic Looking Glass

    Little Legends - 4

    Meet Jack and his talking chicken Betsy, Red, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, and a host of other Little Legends as they have fantastic new adventures! Get to know your favorite fairytale characters like never before in this magical new book series. ...

  • By the Light of the Moon

    From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series: A magical, reassuring picture book about moving house, to soothe even the biggest worries

    Ivan's old house had always been so warm and fri...

  • Perfectly Norman

    From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry, an empowering picture book about embracing and celebrating what makes you unique.

    Norman had always been perfectly normal . . . until one day, he grows a pair of wings! Afraid of what people will thi...

  • The Secret Mountain

    Little Legends - 5

    Meet Jack and his talking chicken Betsy, Red, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, and a host of other Little Legends as they have fantastic new adventures! Get to know your favorite fairytale characters like never before in this magical new book series. ...

  • The Story Tree

    Little Legends - 6

    It's time to save Tale Town! Tale Town is on lockdown as Mayor Fitch prepares for an attack from the trolls. Desperate to gain the trolls' magical power, he is encouraging a war and gambling his town's safety on his quest for magical power. But...

  • Ruby's Worry

    Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like her...

  • Goat's Coat

    This charmingly illustrated rhyming picture book about Alfonzo, a goat with a very special coat, celebrates the power of kindness and friendship. Let me tell you the tale of Alfonzo the goat, who was terribly proud of his lovely new coat. Alfon...

  • The Sea Saw

    A beautiful, emotionally satisfying look at how nothing is ever truly lost if you keep it in your heart... When Sofia loses her beloved teddy after a day at the beach, she is heartbroken. But the sea saw it all, and maybe, just maybe, it can bring So...

  • Rubys Worry

    Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's all right, but then it starts to grow. It gets bigger and bigger every day and it makes Ruby sad. How can Ruby get rid of it and feel like hersel...



  • Ruby Finds a Worry

    What do you do when a worry won't leave you alone? This beloved picture book from the Big Bright Feelings series is perfect for reassuring young readers in times of stress.

    Meet Ruby-a happy, curious, imaginative girl. But one day, she...

  • Ravi's Roar

    From the creator of Perfectly Norman and Ruby Finds a Worry comes a clever and engaging book about temper tantrums.

    Ravi never minded being the smallest in his family. Until one day, his short arms can't reach the monkey bars, he can't find...

  • Attack of the Heebie Jeebies

    Inside Out meets The Incredibles in this new adventure series exploring anxiety in kids from Little Legends creator Tom Percival.Erika Delgano is in a BAD mood. She''s fed up of her baby brother, Randall, stealing all of her parent''s attention - ...

  • A Case of the Jitters

    Join the Dream Team as they turn nightmares into epic adventures in the second book of Tom Percival''s action-packed, illustrated Dream Team series, following Attack of the Heebie-Jeebies. Everyone at Erika''s school is excited about the upcoming ta...

  • Meesha Makes Friends

    Meesha loves making things, but can she make friends? 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 har...

  • Dream Big, Little Mole

    From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series: a motivating and empowering story about a little mole who learns that everyone has something special to give the world

    "Dream big, Little ...

  • The Invisible

    A moving, powerful story that shines a light on those that feel invisible in our world - and shows us that we ALL belong - from the author of Ruby's Worry. The Invisible is the story of a young girl called Isabel and her family. They don't have much,...

  • Tilda Tries Again

    What do you do when everything changes? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry, the perfect picture book for helping children adapt to change.Tilda doesn't like change. Why would she, when her life is great just the way it is? But one day, Tilda's wo...

  • Danny and the Slippery Stress

  • Chanda and the Devious Doubt



  • Erika and the Angermare

  • Silas and the Marvellous Misfits

  • The River

    An exquisite, thought-provoking book to help children understand the idea of ever-changing emotions.   Rowan loves the river; it’s just like he is. On some days, it’s quiet and calm, on others it’s light and playful, and then there are the...

  • Milo's Monster

    What do you do when jealousy comes between friends? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry, a story for helping kids cope with jealous feelings.Milo loves spending time with his best friend, Jay. But when a new girl named Suzi moves in next door to J...

  • Billy's Bravery

    Billy absolutely LOVES Nature Girl. She's his favourite superhero EVER! He has read all the books, seen all the cartoons, and he's even got his own Nature Girl costume! So when World Book Day comes round, Billy knows exactly who he wants to d...

  • Finn's Little Fibs

    What happens when one little lie turns into a big problem? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry comes the perfect picture book for helping children learn the importance of honesty.

    Finn always looks forward to spending time at Grandma...

  • Quiet

    Quiet is a touching tale of courage and how sometimes the smallest voice can deliver the biggest message. From highly acclaimed creators Tom Percival  and Richard Jones, collaborating for the first time.Also by Tom Percival:The Sea SawThe I...

  • The Wrong Shoes

    A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class. Working in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, £...

  • Bea's Bad Day

    What can you do when everything goes wrong? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry and the Big Bright Feelings series comes a story about disappointment and having fun even when things don't go the way you hoped.

    Bea is looking forward...

  • The Bridges

    A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby's Worry.   Mia feels alone; so alone that it's as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia...



  • Squirrel and Duck

    Hilarious illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh as they outwit bungling burglars, with only the help of their pet cactus! Perfect for fans of the Dog Man and Grimwood series.

    From the bestselling author of the...

  • This Way Up

    Everyone knows which way 'UP' is. It's the opposite of 'DOWN'. Or at least, that's what Queetle had always thought . . .Now, he's about to discover that 'UP' might not be as simple as it seems. When he meets Meeple, a creature who lives and walks aro...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tom Percival has published 41 books.

The next book by Tom Percival, This Way Up, will be published in September 2025.

The first book by Tom Percival, Tobias and the Super Spooky Ghost Book, was published in October 2010.

Yes. Tom Percival has 1 series.
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