Not Norman

By Kelly Bennett

Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones

"A sweet story that could be used as a springboard to discussion of the pitfalls of making snap judgments about pets — or people." — School Library Journal

Norman the goldfish isn’t what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet — one that could run and catch, or chase string and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Definitely not Norman. But when he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet," things don’t go as he planned. Could it be that Norman is a better pet than he thought? With wry humor and lighthearted affection, author Kelly Bennett and illustrator Noah Z. Jones tell an unexpected — and positively fishy — tale about finding the good in something you didn’t know you wanted.

Categories: Picture Books

For readers aged: 3+

Publication details:
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781844282883
Published: 04 Apr 2005
Price: £6.99

Size: 270 x 240 mm
Pages: 32

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'This eye-catching book makes a satisfying read-aloud choice for pet day or any day.' Booklist

'This emotional turnaround never feels forced or pat, thanks to a strong partnership between Bennett's text and newcomer Jones's artwork. The off-the-cuff yet kidlike prose ideally suits the bright, crisp, digital drawings.' Publishers Weekly

'An inventive interpretation of the old adage 'Don't judge a book by its cover,' NOT NORMAN is the perfect book for dog-resistant parents to read to their puppy-worshipping kids-as long as they're willing to take on a new goldfish or two.' Time Out New York Kids

'A cute book.' 1340magBooks.com

'Reviewed in children’s book podcast' Just One More Book!

'Featured' Mommasaid.net blog

'A good idea to use this story as a springboard to a discussion of the pitfalls of making snap judgements.' Central Coast Freelance

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