Tropical Terry

A colorful journey of self-discovery and acceptance

Jarvis author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Walker Books Ltd

Published:7th Jun '18

Should be back in stock very soon

Tropical Terry cover

In Tropical Terry, a grey fish embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace his uniqueness while navigating the vibrant underwater world.

In Tropical Terry, readers are introduced to Terry, a fish who longs to stand out in the vibrant underwater world of Coral Reef City. While the city is filled with colorful fish that dazzle and shine, Terry feels drab and grey. He excels at the game of 'Hide A Fish,' but deep down, he yearns to be part of the lively community that surrounds him. This desire leads him to ponder the excitement of being a tropical fish, sparking a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

With the encouragement of his friends, Terry decides to create a flamboyant costume to help him fit in and express his individuality. As he transforms into 'Tropical Terry,' he takes a leap of faith, hoping to impress the other fish and finally find his place among them. However, as he steps into this new persona, he begins to question whether being flashy is truly what he wants or if it is just a temporary escape from his true self.

Through a blend of humor and heartwarming moments, Tropical Terry illustrates the importance of self-acceptance and embracing one's uniqueness. The award-winning author Jarvis uses vibrant illustrations to complement the narrative, making it a delightful read for children. Ultimately, the story encourages young readers to celebrate their differences and understand that true beauty lies in being oneself.

It's witty, warm and has a cast
of characters made for doing funny
voices.

* Gurgle *

A story about remembering
who you are (even if that’s only
triggered by the prospect of
being eaten by an eel named
Eddie), the illustrations are
beautifully psychedelic.

* Daily Post (Wales) *
“[…] the illustrations are beautifully psychedelic […] will make little ones rather keen to draw their own underwater world.” * Grimsby Telegraph/ Bristol Post *
“Tropical Terry really explains how important friendships are and also, why you shouldn’t try to change just to ‘fit in’.” * MeHimTheDogAndTheBaby *
“[…] a lovely picture book about appreciating what makes everyone unique and how we can undervalue individuals at first glance.” * SevenStories, HooksIntoBooks, Autumn Pa

ISBN: 9781406378627

Dimensions: 255mm x 280mm x 5mm

Weight: 200g

32 pages