Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell

Written and illustrated by Sue Hendra · Written by Paul Linnet

A slug seeks the perfect shell to become a snail. Will he succeed?

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 612 ratings
32 pages· 273 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 480L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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