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Norris the Bear Who Shared


No. of pages 32

Published: 2014

Great for age 0-8 years

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Norris loves plorringes! When he spots one ripening in the afternoon sun, he sits back and patiently waits for the fruit to drop from the tree into his paws. But Norris isn't the only one who adores plorringes . . . pesky Tulip and Violet love them too and they can't wait for the one in the tree to ripen, so they scamper up the branch to investigate. So who will get their paws on the delicious fruit first?This beautifully written tale explores themes of friendship, patience and sharing, as well as teaching the five senses.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 1-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

Catherine Rayner is a rising star in children's books. Catherine lives in Edinburgh, where she also illustrates greeting cards and exhibits her artwork.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Kate Greenaway Award
The Kate Greenaway Medal is a prestigious annual award presented in the United Kingdom to honour outstanding illustration in children's literature. Established in 1955, the award is named after the famous Victorian illustrator and author Kate Greenaway, who is celebrated for her charming and distinctive illustrations in children's books. The Kate Greenaway Medal aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional illustrations in children's books, highlighting the critical role that visual storytelling plays in engaging young readers. The award is open to any book that is illustrated for children and published in the UK during the eligibility period. This includes various genres, such as picture books, graphic novels, and illustrated stories. A panel of judges reviews submissions to select the shortlist of nominated titles. The judging criteria focus on artistic merit, originality, and the ability to enhance the story being told. The shortlisted titles are announced each year, and the winner is selected from this list

Painted in big, free watercolour strokes, inky lines and pencil, this book about a lovable bear is warm, soft and delicious. (The Sunday Times' 100 Best Children's Books) * The Sunday Times *