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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Not Norman
Written by Kelly Bennett · Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones
Part of the Norman series
A young girl tries to get rid of her pet goldfish, but eventually warms up to him.
32 pages· 586 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A boy dreams of a pet that can run and play, but ends up with Norman, a goldfish. As he tries to trade Norman for a more exciting pet, unexpected events unfold, leading him to realize that Norman might be the companion he never knew he needed. Will he find joy in the pet he initially dismissed? This tale of discovery and acceptance reveals the hidden value in what we often overlook.
From the publisher
As a boy attempts to convince someone else to take his disappointing pet, he learns to love Norman the goldfish himself.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 586
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 460L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.3
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.4
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 86526
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2008
- First published
- February 3, 2005
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763627638
- OCLC
- 226890975
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