Not Norman: A Goldfish Story (Not Norman #1)
by Kelly Bennett (Author) Noah Z Jones (Illustrator)
"A sweet story that could be used as a springboard to discussion of the pitfalls of making snap judgments about pets -- or people." -- School Library Journal
Norman the goldfish isn't what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet -- one that could run and catch, or chase string and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Definitely not Norman. But when he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet," things don't go as he planned. Could it be that Norman is a better pet than he thought? With wry humor and lighthearted affection, author Kelly Bennett and illustrator Noah Z. Jones tell an unexpected -- and positively fishy -- tale about finding the good in something you didn't know you wanted.
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Review quotes
—Booklist This emotional turnaround never feels forced or pat, thanks to a strong partnership between Bennett's text and newcomer Jones's artwork. The off-the-cuff yet kidlike prose ideally suits the bright, crisp, digital drawings.
—Publishers Weekly An inventive interpretation of the old adage 'Don't judge a book by its cover, ' NOT NORMAN is the perfect book for dog-resistant parents to read to their puppy-worshipping kids-as long as they're willing to take on a new goldfish or two.
—Time Out New York Kids
JUV002190 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets
JUV039000 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | General
Pets
Goldfish
