Percy
Percy notices everything. He asks the questions nobody else thinks to ask, and he is usually the first to suggest that they go and look.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF PERCY & BERTIE
Percy & Bertie
Gentle illustrated adventures with two very different friends, a little magic, and a whole world waiting to be explored.
Meet Percy & Bertie
Two very different best friends
Percy is small, curious and quick. Bertie is large, thoughtful and calm. Together they set off from Snowhaven, their cottage at the South Pole, meet new friends along the way, and find that being different is exactly what makes their friendship work.
- Friendship
- Kindness
- Curiosity
- Helping others
- Gratitude
- Discovering new places
Bertie
Bertie is steady, gentle and kind. He takes his time, remembers to say thank you, and always makes sure nobody is left behind.
Discover the books
The Percy & Bertie bookshelf
Illustrated adventures for sharing, reading aloud or enjoying independently. Each story brings new journeys, discoveries and familiar friends, with the collection growing as Percy and Bertie’s world expands.
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The Great Holiday Adventure
Percy Penguin dreams of seeing green hills, friendly villages and a world beyond the South Pole. So, with his best friend Bertie Polar Bear beside him, he sets off across the ocean aboard the Magic Ice Floe. Their journey takes them to Bramblesea, where Mrs Honeywell welcomes them into her cosy cottage and a wonderful first holiday begins. From village fairs and sandy adventures to new friendships and unexpected mishaps, Percy and Bertie discover that courage grows when good friends face the unknown together. A warm and gently humorous story about friendship, treasured memories and the joy of discovering somewhere new.
Friendship · Courage · New adventures · Treasured memories
On The Farm
When a letter from Farmer Carl invites Percy and Bertie to Ben Carrock Farm, Percy is excited but a little unsure about such a busy new place. With Bertie beside him, he meets Miss Abbie, Hamish the Highland cow, Sophie the sheep and her curious little lamb, Pip. As they discover the rhythms of farm life and lend a paw with the daily jobs, everything begins to feel friendlier. But when a storm rolls in and Pip goes missing, Percy must listen carefully, step forward and find the courage to help his new friend. A gentle adventure about kindness, growing in confidence and discovering that unfamiliar places can soon begin to feel like home.
Kindness · Helping others
The Magic Ice Floe
When the Magic Ice Floe suddenly stops in the middle of the sea, Percy is certain something has gone wrong. With mist gathering around them and Beacon Rock still far away, Percy and Bertie must pause, listen carefully and discover why their magical friend refuses to move. Then a lonely call reaches them from beneath the water. A young whale named Willa has become separated from her family and needs their help. Guided by distant bells, whale songs and the Floe’s soft glow, the friends set off through the mist on a journey filled with courage, kindness and discovery. Sometimes the way forward begins by stopping to listen.
Kindness · Courage · Friendship
Christmas Comes to Bramblesea
Percy and Bertie return to Bramblesea for their first Christmas with Mrs Honeywell and their friends. The village is glowing with lanterns, preparations and festive cheer, until a winter storm damages the great tree and carries away the treasured Bramblesea Star. As everyone offers what they can to help, Percy and Bertie discover that Christmas is built from many small kindnesses, and that there can be room in your heart for more than one home.
Kindness · Friendship · Gratitude
Explore their world
From Snowhaven to New Horizons
It begins at Snowhaven, the cottage Percy and Bertie call home at the South Pole, and leads out to the shimmering Magic Ice Floe and the open miles beyond.
Snowhaven
Snowhaven is the cottage Percy and Bertie call home at the South Pole, with warm golden windows, a curl of chimney smoke and a little fence at the front. It is the cosy place they return to between adventures.
The Magic Ice Floe
A shimmering floe that carries Percy and Bertie wherever they need to go when a new journey begins.
Further Afield
Beyond Snowhaven, the world opens out into snowy shores, open water and new adventures. With the Magic Ice Floe never far away, Percy and Bertie are always ready when the next journey calls.
Upcoming events
Come and say hello
Craft fairs, author appearances, library readings and other occasions will be listed here as they are confirmed.
Craft fair
Stamford Gate Craft Fair
Sunday 25 October 2026 · Stamford Gate Gastro Pub & Rooms, Halkyn Road, Holywell, CH8 7SJ
11am–3pm. Free entry.
Craft fair
Stamford Gate Craft Fair
Sunday 29 November 2026 · Stamford Gate Gastro Pub & Rooms, Halkyn Road, Holywell, CH8 7SJ
11am–3pm. Free entry.
Our story
The storyteller behind Percy & Bertie
Percy & Bertie began with a simple wish: to write stories that leave children feeling a little kinder, a little braver and a little more curious than before they opened the book.
The books are written slowly, one at a time, with care for the friendship at their heart, for small adventures rather than big drama, and for the everyday kindnesses children notice most.
