When Percy finds himself in a kindergarten classroom fullof unfamiliar children, he can't help but feel uncomfortable and alone-that is,until he meets a cuddly new friend: a plush cat he names Miss Petticomb.

When Percy's new friend is picked up by other children,Percy cautiously sets out to find her. On his journey to retrieve Miss Petticomb, Percy must decide whether it is better to share his friend with hisclassmates or keep her all to himself. A plush cat, a tea party, and theuniting power of toys may be the secret to saving Miss Petticomb and bringingPercy out of his shell.

In Percy's Perfect Friend, early childhood educator LanaButton celebrates the importance of toys in play, the power they have to helpchildren practice social skills, language skills, and imagination, and theirability to bring children together. ALA Schneider Honor Book Winner PeggyCollins captures Percy's growth from uncertainty to confidence on his quest tosave Miss Petticomb. He may just be surprised at the new friends he makes alongthe way.