Title: Billy’s Bravery

Written and Illustrated by: Tom Percival

Published by: Bloomsbury

Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series published by Bloomsbury has always been one of my favourites. They are all fun picture books that contain big messages to help young children process their feelings.

This free World Book Day book for 2023 is no different. Billy wants to dress up as his favourite superhero, Nature Girl for World Book Day but is worried everyone will laugh at him. After a pep talk from Nature Girl, Billy bravely steps out of his comfort zone and dresses up as her. He discovers he had nothing to fear as everyone loves his Nature Girl costume.

The illustrations were a perfect blend of green and yellow giving the book a caring for the environment feel. I particularly like the way Billy’s Bravery challenges society imposed stereo types. For me it was a Bill’s New Frock for younger readers.

This is the perfect book for initiating a discussion on bravery and confidence.

I have previously reviewed The Invisible by Tom Percival. See: Book Review: The Invisible.