Book Series · 4 Books
In order from Norman Didn't Do It! to Norman: One Amazing Goldfish!.
The Norman series is a set of 4 picture books by Ryan T. Higgins and Kelly Bennett, published between 2005 and 2025. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 50 pages.
A porcupine struggles with the introduction of a new tree friend to his best friend, a tree named Mildred.
4 books · Published 2005–2025
A porcupine struggles with the introduction of a new tree friend to his best friend, a tree named Mildred.
A porcupine seeks adventure, risking his cherished friendship.
A young girl tries to get rid of her pet goldfish, but eventually warms up to him.
A goldfish faces stage fright at Pet-O-Rama. Can music help him shine?
There are 4 books in the Norman series. It began with Not Norman in 2005, and the newest book, Norman and the Smell of Adventure, was published in 2025.
Start with Norman Didn't Do It! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.
The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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