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Product Identifiers

PublisherQuarto Publishing Group UK

ISBN-101847806201

ISBN-139781847806208

eBay Product ID (ePID)217085562

Product Key Features

Book TitleTerry Perkins and His Upside Down Frown

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicSocial Themes / Special Needs, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Stories in Verse (See Also Poetry)

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorFelix Massie

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight14.7 Oz

Item Length10.5 in

Item Width10.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

ReviewsSelected for August Preview/Picture Books: "Quirky debut about a boy whose words come out upside-down, which will resonate with children who have problems fitting in, or with speech and language. Massie?s background is animation, which is evident in the strong graphic style." 'This hilarious, warm-hearted read-aloud story of friendship and courage celebrates the importance of being comfortable in your own shoes - even when they are up in the air!'. 'this book will have you frowning, laughing, expressing quizzical looks and sighing in sympathy with the lovable key character Terry.', Selected for August Preview/Picture Books: "Quirky debut about a boy whose words come out upside-down, which will resonate with children who have problems fitting in, or with speech and language. Massie'?s background is animation, which is evident in the strong graphic style." 'This hilarious, warm-hearted read-aloud story of friendship and courage celebrates the importance of being comfortable in your own shoes - even when they are up in the air!'. 'this book will have you frowning, laughing, expressing quizzical looks and sighing in sympathy with the lovable key character Terry.', 'this book will have you frowning, laughing, expressing quizzical looks and sighing in sympathy with the lovable key character Terry.', Selected for August Preview/Picture Books: "Quirky debut about a boy whose words come out upside-down, which will resonate with children who have problems fitting in, or with speech and language. Massie's background is animation, which is evident in the strong graphic style.", 'This hilarious, warm-hearted read-aloud story of friendship and courage celebrates the importance of being comfortable in your own shoes - even when they are up in the air!'.

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToKindergarten

Dewey Decimal823.92

SynopsisTerry Perkins is a normal, happy boy. That is, until he opens his mouth. When he does, nobody can understand the words he says because everything comes out upside down. When a trip to the doctor turns Terry's life--and his smile--on its head, his frown looks set to stay . . . Is there anyone who can help him to see things from a different point of view? This hilarious, warm-hearted read-aloud story of friendship and courage celebrates the importance of being comfortable in your own shoes--even when they are up in the air!, Terry Perkins is a normal, happy boy. That is, until he opens his mouth. When he does, nobody can understand the words he says because everything comes out upside down. When a trip to the doctor turns Terry's life--and his smile--on its head, his frown looks set to stay . . . Is there anyone who can help him to see things from a different point of view? This hilarious, warm-hearted read-aloud story of friendship and courage celebrates the importance of being comfortable in your own shoes--even when they are up in the air, A quirky story, told in humorous rhyming verse, about learning to be happy in yourself and the value of friendship. Themes running througout the texts will directly appeal to any child that has experienced standing out from the crowd or has suffered from dyslexia.