Be Normal!
Why be normal . . . when you can be yourself?
Published on 15. August 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-83994-895-4 (ISBN)
Description
A funny and touching story about friendship and celebrating individuality.
Theo can't wait to get his very own dog. But when Geoff arrives, Theo is confused . . . Geoff doesn't play fetch, chase squirrels or do any normal doggy things. He likes painting and making smoothies!
When Theo has to introduce Geoff to his friends, he's SO embarrassed. Why can't Geoff be like other dogs? But maybe, just maybe, Theo will discover that accepting your friends just as they are is MUCH more important than being normal.After all, why be normal . . . when you can be yourself?
From talented author-illustrator Ged Adamson, whose previous titles include The Elephant Detectives and Douglas, You Need Glasses. Ged is also part of the hilarious duo behind the This is NOT a . . . series with author Barry Timms. This is NOT a Unicorn won the Stockport Children's Book Award in 2022.
Theo can't wait to get his very own dog. But when Geoff arrives, Theo is confused . . . Geoff doesn't play fetch, chase squirrels or do any normal doggy things. He likes painting and making smoothies!
When Theo has to introduce Geoff to his friends, he's SO embarrassed. Why can't Geoff be like other dogs? But maybe, just maybe, Theo will discover that accepting your friends just as they are is MUCH more important than being normal.After all, why be normal . . . when you can be yourself?
From talented author-illustrator Ged Adamson, whose previous titles include The Elephant Detectives and Douglas, You Need Glasses. Ged is also part of the hilarious duo behind the This is NOT a . . . series with author Barry Timms. This is NOT a Unicorn won the Stockport Children's Book Award in 2022.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 6 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 257 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
464 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83994-895-4 (9781839948954)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Ged was born in Liverpool and as a child he was obsessed with drawing, listening to music and making up tunes.
In 2016, his story about a short-sighted dog, Douglas You Need Glasses! received rave reviews and became his breakthrough picture book.
Ged has since written and illustrated many books including Shark Dog! and A Fox Found a Box.
He lives in London with his partner Helen and their son Rex.
In 2016, his story about a short-sighted dog, Douglas You Need Glasses! received rave reviews and became his breakthrough picture book.
Ged has since written and illustrated many books including Shark Dog! and A Fox Found a Box.
He lives in London with his partner Helen and their son Rex.