Children's books for preschool and early readers

The Percy Pelican Series

Heartwarming coastal adventures about courage, friendship, kindness, and learning to believe in yourself.

A gentle picture-book series for parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers looking for warm stories with meaningful life lessons.

Book 1 available now on Amazon
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Built for young readersSimple, warm storytelling for preschool and early elementary children.
Parent-friendly themesCourage, kindness, friendship, confidence, compassion, and resilience.
Easy to buyBook 1 is available now through Amazon for quick ordering.

Explore the Books

Start with Percy Pelican Saves the Day!

Book 1 introduces Percy, a young pelican from Pelican Bay who learns that what makes him different can also help him become brave, helpful, and strong.

Percy Pelican Saves the Day! available now

Book 1 available now

Percy Pelican Saves the Day!

When Percy struggles to catch fish and is teased by the flock, a kind friend helps him see clearly. With new confidence, Percy discovers courage inside himself and becomes the hero Pelican Bay needs.

  • Ideal for bedtime, classroom read-alouds, and family reading time.
  • Supports gentle conversations about confidence, kindness, and resilience.
  • Designed for parents buying meaningful children's books with heart.
Meet author Marc P. Silvestri

Meet the Author

Marc P. Silvestri

Marc P. Silvestri is the creator of the Percy Pelican series, the Just Right For Me books, and other stories for preschoolers. His children's books focus on courage, kindness, self-worth, confidence, compassion, and resilience.

Through memorable characters and gentle adventures, Marc creates stories that help young readers feel seen, supported, and brave enough to keep trying.

Stories that inspire growth, kindness, and courage.

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Bring Percy Pelican home today.

Order Percy Pelican Saves the Day! on Amazon and share a coastal adventure about courage, kindness, and believing in yourself.