Perfectly Percy
By Paul Schmid
The Story
A porcupine named Percy loves balloons more than anything, but his prickly quills keep popping them — so he sets out to find a clever way to finally keep one.
Why It's Special
For the kid who has a favorite thing and refuses to give up on it, no matter how many times it goes wrong.
- Big idea: Being different from everyone else doesn't mean giving up on what you love — it means finding your own way to have it.
- Vibes: Sweet, simple, and quietly funny, with a porcupine hero who's easy to root for.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy simple problem-solving stories
- are working on not giving up when things go wrong
- like animal characters with big personalities
- respond well to clean, expressive illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Percy's balloons keep popping?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Percy felt every time a balloon popped?
- Imagination: What big idea would you come up with if you were Percy?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had a problem that made you want to give up on something you loved?
