Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell: A laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of Supertato! - Softcover

Hendra, Sue; Linnet, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847389767 ISBN 13: 9781847389763

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK, 2011

Synopsis

The fabulous new character from Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the bestselling, award-winning creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers, I Need a Wee and Supertato!

Norman the Slug is looking for a perfect shell—but can he find his match? Find out in this “fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are” (Junior News and Mail).

Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail—if only he could find the perfect shell! He tries a tennis ball, an apple, and even an alarm clock but none of them feels quite right. Until one day, Norman stumbles upon a doughnut! What could be better than that? But is that sweet shell really the perfect fit?

Perfect for fans of Oi Frog!

Praise for Supertato:
'Hilarious... One of the funniest picture books this year - read it and laugh out loud!' Creative Steps Magazine
'Hendra introduces another very silly but irresistible creation in the grand tradition of Barry, Norman, Keith et al.' Bookseller

Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell:
'Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers' The Daily Mail

Praise for No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom:
'Fabulously funny and wonderfully warm' Liverpool Echo
'Fans of Barry, Norman and Keith will absolutely adore this new wonderfully eccentric new character' Mumsnet
 

About this title

Product Description

Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail - if only he could find a shell! Kids will laugh out loud at Norman's crazy antics as he goes to hilarious lengths to find a shell of his own. But will he be satisfied once he finds one, or will his dreams get bigger and bigger and bigger? Another crazy character from the creator of the hit picture book Barry the Fish with Fingers and the bestselling Supertato.

Review

With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit. (The Bookseller)

Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers. (The Daily Mail)

A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are. (Junior News and Mail)

Norman's antics are superbly illustrated in a bold, decorative style and the story carefully crafted to build anticipation and humour. (Books for Keeps)

This is a silly, funny story which young readers will love. (Carousel)

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1847389767
• ISBN 13: 9781847389763
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32