In "Percy Plays It Safe" by Stuart J. Murphy, young readers follow Percy, a cautious turtle who prefers to stick to familiar paths. When his friends encourage him to venture outside his comfort zone, Percy grapples with the idea of trying new things. As he observes his friends exploring and having fun, Percy begins to realize that taking some risks can lead to exciting adventures and new experiences. The story emphasizes themes of friendship, courage, and overcoming fears, demonstrating that playing it safe can sometimes hold you back from the joys of discovery and growth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: I See, I See I Learn, Stuart J. Murphys I See I Learn, Stuart Murphys I See I Learn .

This book is aimed at children up to US kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2010 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist with a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart Murphy brings a unique perspective to the Mathstart series.