Percy and the Power of Similarities

Synopsis

In this heartwarming children’s tale, Percy is a lively child living in the bustling city of Bristol. He adores playing with his favorite blue truck, zooming around the park alongside his friends. One day, a new neighbor named Alice appears, cheerfully asking to join in the fun. In a moment of thoughtlessness, Percy dismisses Alice, labeling her “gross” because she’s a girl and focusing only on their apparent differences—hair color, eye color, and the toys they prefer. At home, Percy’s mother encourages him to look more closely at what he and Alice might share instead of dwelling on how they differ. Her words, however, don’t sink in right away. Percy drifts off to sleep later that night, entering a vivid dream world filled with wonder. There, a friendly cat named Whiskers guides him through a magical forest. Despite the wide variety of creatures they meet—some big, some small, some with feathers, others with fur—Percy realizes they share essential traits, like needing food, water, and companionship. During his dream adventure, Percy encounters a rainbow-furred fox named Fae at a broken bridge. Determined to cross the river, the group works together to gather materials—branches, vines, and special Fast-Grow Vines—to repair the bridge. Each participant uses their unique skills, mirroring how Alice loves to build with blocks and how Percy prefers playing with trucks. As the team successfully rebuilds the bridge, Percy finally sees that focusing on common goals and strengths fosters respect and friendship, regardless of initial impressions. Waking up with new insight, Percy rushes out to find Alice. Eager to set things right, he apologizes for shutting her out and invites her to play. To Percy’s delight, Alice is thrilled to be included, and they soon discover the joy of exploring shared interests. This uplifting story reminds readers that by looking for similarities and respecting individuality, we create the strongest bridges of friendship—and learn that we’re far more alike than we are different.