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The Percy & Bertie bookshelf

Illustrated adventures written to be read aloud. Each book has its own page, and the shelf grows with the series.

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  • Front cover of Percy & Bertie: The Great Holiday Adventure, showing Percy and Bertie together at sunset by the sea.

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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

  • Front cover of Percy & Bertie: On The Farm, showing Percy and Bertie with Farmer Carl, Miss Abbie, Sophie, Pip and Hamish beside a red barn.

    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

  • Front cover of Percy & Bertie: The Magic Ice Floe, showing Percy and Bertie reading a map on a glowing ice floe with a lighthouse in the distance.

    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

  • Front cover of Percy & Bertie: Christmas Comes to Bramblesea, showing Percy and Bertie in a snowy lantern-lit village beside a decorated Christmas tree and harbour.

    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