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, award-winning Jarvis tells a heart-warming comedy of self-esteem in Tropical Terry; a story about learning to love your own scales and take pride in what makes you different. You can pick up a copy of Tropical Terry at your local bookshop. Check out the fun animated trailer below!
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 include Mrs Mole, I’m Home!and Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth, which won the 2017 V&A Best Illustrated Book. Follow him on Twitter as @heyimjarvis, and on Instagram as @booksbyjarvis.
We are delighted that Mrs Mole, I'm Home!has been shortlisted for the Children's Book Award by the Federation of Children's Books Group! Morris the mole can’t find his glasses anywhere. So, he decides to go on without them, trusting his instincts to lead him the right way home to his waiting family and delicious dinner of worm noodles. “Mrs Mole, I’m homeeee!” he sings … as he burrows right into some poor unsuspecting rabbit family’s hole. Oh dear. Without his spectacles, Morris really can’t see a single thing – how will he ever get home? With perfect comic timing and a whole lot of heart, Jarvis will have all readers rooting for Morris to find his family, and rejoicing in the idea that – glasses or no glasses – you can always make your way back to home sweet home. The
Children’s Book Award is the only national award for children’s books that is
voted for entirely by children. Children nationwide are now invited to vote for their favourite books. The deadline for online voting
is 12.00 Friday 18th May.
Good luck to Jarvis! You can see his fun animated trailer for Mrs Mole, I'm Home! below.
