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Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell

A laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of Supertato!

Sue Hendra author Paul Linnet author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd

Published:6th Jan '11

Should be back in stock very soon

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Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell cover

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 right 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?

From Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the bestselling, award-winning creators of Barry the Fish with FingersI Need a Wee and Supertato!

Perfect for fans of Oi Frog!

Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell:

'With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit.' The Bookseller
'Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers.' The Daily Mail
'A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are.' Junior News and Mail
'Norman's antics are superbly illustrated in a bold, decorative style and the story carefully crafted to build anticipation and humour.' Books for Keeps
'This is a silly, funny story which young readers will love.' Carousel

Praise for Supertato:
'Hilarious... One of the funniest picture books this year - read it and laugh out loud!' Creative Steps Magazine
'Hendra introduces another very silly but irresistible creation in the grand tradition of Barry, Norman, Keith et al.' Bookseller

Praise for No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom:
'Fabulously funny and wonderfully warm' Liverpool Echo
'Fans of Barry, Norman and Keith will absolutely adore this new wonderfully eccentric new character' Mumsnet

Selected other titles by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:
Barry the Fish with Fingers
Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat
Doug the Bug that went Boing!
I Need a Wee!
No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom
No-Bot the Robot's New Bottom


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With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit. * The Bookseller *
Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers. * The Daily Mail *
A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are. * Junior News and Mail *
Norman's antics are superbly illustrated in a bold, decorative style and the story carefully crafted to build anticipation and humour. * Books for Keeps *
This is a silly, funny story which young readers will love. * Carousel *

ISBN: 9781847389763

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 197g

32 pages