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The River

a powerful book about feelings
By Tom Percival
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In The River by Tom Percival, a young boy named Rowan learns to navigate his emotions through the metaphor of a river. As Rowan's feelings mirror the changing flow and state of the river, the book gently explores the ups and downs of emotions, providing comfort and understanding while engaging young readers with beautiful illustrations and a heartfelt story.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories with gentle illustrations that tackle themes of change and resilience. It artfully uses the metaphor of a river to help young readers learn about the flow of life, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a comforting and thoughtful tale.

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The River

An exquisite, thought-provoking book to help children understand the idea of ever-changing emotions.
 

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An exquisite, thought-provoking book to help children understand the idea of ever-changing emotions.
 
Rowan loves the river; it’s just like he is. On some days, it’s quiet and calm, on others it’s light and playful, and then there are the days when it roars along, wild and angry. But when Rowan goes through a particularly difficult winter, the river freezes – just like Rowan. Can Rowan find a way to release his frozen feelings, and allow the river to flow freely once more?
 
The wise and reassuring new picture book from the creator of The Invisible and Ruby's Worry.

Also by Tom Percival and published by Simon & Schuster:
The Sea Saw
The Invisible
The Bridges

Coming in January 2026: The Wonder

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471191329

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 278.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Tom Percival

About the Author

Tom Percival is an author/illustrator who lives in Stroud with his family and The Best Dog in the World (apologies if you happen to think that your dog is The Best Dog in the World). A lot of his books explore social connections, community, equality and emotional growth, but he also makes room to write a bit of pure escapist fun once in a while. When he’s not making books he enjoys walking and running around the countryside with either his family, or The Best Dog in the World, and sometimes ALL of them at once. He also makes music and enjoys taking photographs.  

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