Terry Perkins is a normal, happy little boy, until he starts to speak, and his words come out upside down. A doctor has the answer – stand Terry on his head. People can understand him now, but it makes Terry a laughing stock at school and the other children are so mean to him he daydreams of living in space, alone.
It’s only when he makes a new friend that Terry’s upside down frown is turned into a smile. Any child who’s ever felt left out or excluded will understand this picture book and it will have a special resonance for children who stammer, are learning to speak a new language or struggle with dyslexia.
The stylised stick-figure illustrations suit the story perfectly and this funny undeniably quirky book will give readers a different view of the world. ~ Andrea Reece
Young Terry Perkins cannot make himself understood. His words come out upside down and it makes him sad. It makes him frown. Unhappy that her son is unhappy, his mother takes him to a doctor who simply turns young Terry on his head. This quick fix solves the speech problem, but creates a brand new one – Terry’s whole life has literally been turned upside down! Now, although it looks as if his frown has turned into a smile, he feels isolated, bullied and more unhappy that ever.
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Young Terry Perkins cannot make himself understood. His words come out upside down and it makes him sad.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Terry Perkins and His Upside Down Frown and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Terry Perkins and His Upside Down Frown features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Terry Perkins and His Upside Down Frown was written by Felix Massie and published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd