Tropical Terry
Age 3+
Picture Storybooks
Terry wants to stand out. But, in Coral Reef City, it's sometimes better to blend in...
Coral Reef City is home to the most dazzling shoals of tropical fish in ALL the ocean. And then there is Terry. Terry looks grey. Terry feels dull. And although he is the best at playing "Hide A Fish", he can't help but wonder: Just what would it feel like to be part of that dashing, flashing crew? So, with the help of his friends, he fashions a flashy costume and is ready to impress... “Hello-o-o everybody! Just call me TROPICAL Terry!” But will life as a tropical fish be everything he always dreamed of?
With his trademark humour and vibrant art, the award-winning Jarvis tells a heart-warming comedy of self-esteem; a story about learning to love your own scales and take pride in what makes you different.
Creators
Jarvis studied graphic design and previously worked as a record sleeve designer, website designer and an animation director before becoming a children’s book maker. His books with Walker include Mrs Mole, I’m Home!and Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, which won the 2017 V&A Best Illustrated Book. Jarvis lives in Manchester with his wife and their dog and cat.
Follow him on Twitter as @heyimjarvis and on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.
Reviews
Author and illustrator, Jarvis has created a story that will resonate with audiences. Regardless of what age people are, everyone likes to be popular and our self esteem and ability to accept who we are often dependent on this.
Kids' Book Review
Filled with bright and colourful illustrations of the ocean and its’ inhabitants, Tropical Terry weaves a nice story with age old themes of longing to fit in with the cool kids (fish), the value of trusted and true friendship, and being happy with who you are and what you have.
Blog of Dad
…we loved this. There is so much to look at in the beautiful illustrations, the messages about everyone being special are my favourite, and it was lovely to read out loud.
Bookish Bron
