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Date of Publication: November 15, 2019
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Suggested Retail Price:
HARDCOVER $22.95
PAPERBACK $12.99 (Amazon only) -
ISBN: HARDCOVER 978-1-7323707-3-9
ISBN: PAPERBACK 978-1-7323707-4-6 ISBN: eBOOK 978-1-7323707-5-3
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Series: Norman the Button
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Category: Picture Book, Juvenile Fiction
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Ages 4 to 8
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Trim: 8.5 x 11 inches, 34 pages
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Distribution: Available through Ingram and Amazon
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Lexile Measure: AD600L
Themes
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Friendship
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Love
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Perseverance
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Gratitude
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Kindness
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Creativity
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Generosity
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Self-confidence
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Thoughtfulness
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The value of homemade gifts
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The true meaning of Christmas
Norman's Gift
A Giggle-Worthy Christmas Story About Friendship and Gratitude for Ages 4-8
Norman the Button has forgotten to get his best friend a Christmas gift, and time is running out. With big dreams and a small budget, he sets out to find the perfect gift to show his love for Freddy. But when his extravagant gift ideas don’t work out, he must settle for something made from the heart.
Trade Reviews
"The message that real friends value their pals most for being themselves couldn't be delivered by a cuter button." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A fun holiday sequel with an evergreen message."
-Publishers Weekly
Awards
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Named Best Book of 2019 by Kirkus Review
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2019 B.R.A.G. Medallion Winner
Why Teachers Love It
Teachers love Norman's Gift because it combines humor and heart with valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the joy of giving, making it a favorite for holiday read-alouds and SEL-focused classrooms.