Percy the Peacock Spider Asks for Courage to Find the Rainbow Thief (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781764212700)

A joy-filled, faith-anchored picture book about courage, kindness, and the colours of God's love told through the smallest of heroes.

When Percy's bright garden begins to turn grey, one small spider begins to pray.

Percy the Peacock Spider loves to dance in the colours of creation. But when the light fades and even his friends begin to lose hope, Percy whispers a simple prayer:

"Lord, fill me with courage and come with me out there."

Percy is not alone in the garden. His gentle friend Luna grows concerned as her bright spots slowly begin to fade, and big, kind-hearted Benny longs to help, but is not so sure about how.

But one lonely heart in the garden doesn't feel right.

Watching from the shadows, Grizzler feels grey and forgotten. While others laugh and glow, his loneliness grows heavy. In his hurting, he tries to steal the colours he believes will make him feel better, yet the more he takes, the emptier he feels.

In this beautifully illustrated Christian picture book, children discover that courage does not mean being fearless; it means trusting God even when things feel uncertain. Through Percy's bravery, Benny's kindness, Luna's concern, and God's transforming love, young readers gently learn that what a hurting heart truly needs is not what it can steal, but a love freely given.

And when God's light and love are shared instead of guarded, even the darkest heart can come alive.

This faith-based story gently helps children:

- Understand loneliness and belonging
- Recognise emotions like envy, fear, and self-doubt
- Learn that prayer is powerful and personal
- See forgiveness and restoration in action
- Build empathy for others who feel left out
- Grow in confidence rooted in God's love

Inspired by the real Australian Peacock Spider, the book concludes with an engaging illustrated section sharing fascinating facts about this tiny, brilliantly coloured creature, helping children see the beauty of God's creation beyond the story.

A carefully chosen Scripture is also included, encouraging children to let their light shine before others.

Written in warm, age-appropriate language, Percy's story encourages meaningful conversations between parents and children about faith, character, and sharing their God-given light in everyday life. It is ideal for read-aloud time, bedtime reflection, Christian classroom discussions, and family devotion moments.

Perfect for:

- Christian bedtime reading
- Families teaching courage, compassion, and prayer
- Parents helping children through big feelings
- Sunday school story time
- Christian homeschool lessons
- Faith-based classroom libraries
- Church gifts and ministry resources

With rich, full-colour illustrations, this Christian children's picture book captures imagination while nurturing spiritual confidence in a gentle and hopeful way.