Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell: A laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of Supertato!
Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet
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 Fingers, I 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.’ CarouselPraise 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
Supertato stories:
Supertato
Supertato: Veggies Assemble
Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run!
Supertato: Evil Pea Rules
Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom
Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea
Supertato: Bubbly Troubly (coming March 2021)
Other Supertato books:
Supertato Sticker Activity Book
Supertato Super Squad
Supertato Sticker Skills (coming May 2021)
Reviews
I like his doughnut and the flying pants
Don Chesney Buffalo 03.09.2024
I like the ending where he puts a pear of nickers on.
Director Ursula Toothpaste 19.08.2024
The smooth slimy green trail from the slug with the silly little she'll. The pretty pink icing on the bright yellow donut with the rainbow sprinkles are really nice of course they are.
Mademoiselle Panther Pinkerton 01.08.2023
I found that if it hadn't said he was a slug I would of said he was a snail.
Senor Neptune Legend 24.06.2023
I liked it when Norman the slug needed time to think what he could use as a shell so he could be like the other snails.
Lieutenant Gonzo Supermarket 01.09.2022
This story is about a lovely little slug who wants to be a snail. He finds a shell for him self but someone else wants it. What bravery and indignity. It a lovely story and I recommend this book.
Chief Grip Windchime 31.08.2022
Star Reviewer
Norman's a slug but looks like the snails. He wants to be like them. He couldn't be like the snails. He found a donut, and slimed. He landed on a washing line and got underpants but he liked flying with the birds and they were happy. Done.
Don Rapper Scratchings 30.08.2022
too short
Anonymous 04.08.2022
I like Norman because he is very silly and he is a slug who just wants to be a snail.. It interested me because when something says silly it attracts me. I would recommend this book to someone else because it is very silly
Master Switch Costa-Rica 20.08.2021
The slug Norman tried to get a shell as the others were snails and he was a slug. He tried all different kind of shells. One was too bouncy as it was a tennis ball, one too noisy as it was a clock. His favourite was a donut, pink with bits on. He could then join in with the snails. But the birds took him.
Superintendent Pablo Banana 16.08.2021
It's great! Norman is clever because he used a doughnut for a shell. I love it when he goes PLONK! Yes, I would recommend it because it is funny.
Agent Jupiter Moonlight 04.08.2021
Good
Coach Sandwich Racoon 30.07.2021
The book that I have never heard of, but got it from my friend. I like the slug which is soo silly and innovative. A slug which tries to find its own shell and finds a donut as its shell and it is very happy with it. Later when the bird comes to get the donut, it slipped from birds leg and fall down. The slug liked flying, so he tied the underwater and was flying.
Countess Birthday-cake Endeavour 26.07.2021
It was a very good fiction story
Constable Stinky Piccalilli 21.07.2021
This is a non fiction book, it is all about making new friends and respecting others and their ideas. Norman is the best character because he has a doughnut for a shell and a pair of underpants for wings. The snails didn't know that slugs have a special power. You will have to read it to find out what this is. I would recommend this book for you.
Empress Iguana Submarine 30.12.2020
A nice funny book
Sergeant Unicorn Luther 28.08.2020
great
Fairy Amazonia Moonbeam 25.08.2020
Norman was a slug and just wanted to play and be like all the snails. He decided that he wanted a shell a then he would fit him. In the end he found a shell that was so pretty and they asked him to join in.
Commander Race-car Pendragon 23.08.2020
I loved it is amazing. judge slip godzilla
Judge Slip Godzilla 29.07.2020
The snails making a tower.
Senorita Candyfloss Taramasalata 29.07.2020
