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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell
By Sue Hendra (Author/Illustrator), Paul Linnet
A slug seeks the perfect shell to become a snail. Will he succeed?
32 pages· 273 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Norman the slug dreams of being a snail, but he needs the perfect shell. His quest leads him to try a tennis ball, an apple, and even an alarm clock, but nothing fits. When he discovers a doughnut, it seems ideal. Yet, is this sweet find truly the answer to his dreams? Join Norman on his whimsical journey of self-discovery and acceptance, where each attempt brings him closer to understanding what truly matters. Will Norman find his perfect match, or is there more to being a snail than just a shell?
From the publisher
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?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 273
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 480L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.2
- F&P level
- ~M
Publication
- Published
- December 12, 2017
- First published
- January 1, 2011
- Publisher
- Aladdin
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781481490320
- LCCN
- 2016959118
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