Norton and Alpha

Written by Kristyna Litten

A robot and his dog discover a mysterious flower, unlocking nature's magic.

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 186 ratings

44 pages· 459 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~540L

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Bookroo's summary

Norton, a curious robot, and his loyal dog Alpha love inventing with discarded parts. One day, they stumble upon a mysterious flower, unlike anything they've seen. As they nurture it, the flower reveals the wonders of nature, transforming their world. What secrets will this unexpected discovery unveil? Join Norton and Alpha on a journey where a single bloom holds the power to change everything.

From the publisher

Battered wheels, rusty cogs, broken springs: Norton, an adorable robot, collects this junk and uses it to create amazing inventions. But one day he and his dog Alpha find something they ve never seen before: a flower! At first, they re baffled . . . but when a seed blossoms into a flowery field, the two discover the true magic of nature. Includes a big, stunning gatefold!”

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 44
Words: 459
Reading age: 2–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~540L

Themes & topics

Books about inventions Books about flowers Books about robots Books about science and nature Books about discoveries

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.4

out of 7

5.8

“This was such a clever book. I loved that Norton was so creative and mostly just a hard worker. He went out each day and gathered things and then made something out of them. When we found a flower, he was unsure of what its use could be. I love what he discovers and think it is a great thought for each of us to just enjoy what is beautiful.”

Mom of Boys

Trusted reviewer

5.0

“I think this book is super cute! The illustrations are darling, and I love that Norton the inventor finds a flower and tries to figure out what it "does." Even though he doesn't quite succeed, he decides that having something that just makes you smile is important, too. :)”

B is for Bookworm

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