Night Night, Norman
About this ebook
2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Winner
2020 Royal Dragon Fly Award Award Winner
2020 Story Monsters Award Winner
A Light-hearted, Spirit-lifting Story about What Horses Do at Night While We Sleep.
In this charming and funny book, Norman the horse wonders where Ellie goes after she hugs him goodnight. One night he loosens the latch on his stall and sneaks out. When he pushes his horse-sized body through the door and into Ellie’s house, he smells something delicious coming from the kitchen. While Ellie sleeps, Norman investigates. His equine curiosity and clumsy hooves create all sorts of chaos, leaving us wondering, will he wake Ellie?
Laugh out loud with the adventures of Norman, and find out what happens when we think our pets are sleeping. A perfect book to read together before bedtime!
Night Night, Norman won a Silver Award for Children's Picture Book in the 2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards. The book also won 1st in the Humor/Comedy category at the 2021 Indie Book Awards and placed as a finalist in Illustrations and Animal/Pets. In addition, Night Night, Norman is the 2020 Royal Dragon Fly Award 1st Place Winner in Picture Books 6 and Older, 2nd Place Winner in Picture Books 5 and Younger, Humor, and New Author Fictions, and the 2020 Story Monsters Winner in First-Time Author, Illustrations and Artwork, Picture Books Fiction, and Early Readers Fiction.
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About the author
Marie Dimitrova has always felt a strong connection with animals, and they have served as the inspiration for her whimsical children’s books. Marie grew up in Southern California riding horses and competing in equestrian competitions. As a child, she always dreamed about what her horse, Norman, did at night while she was sleeping. Night Night, Norman is based on this funny, affectionate horse whom she cared for so much. Marie loves all animals, especially her pug, Lulu, who is a devoted writing companion.
Romi Caron is an award-winning illustrator of more than 80 books. She was born in Brno, Czech Republic, and studied at the Prague University of Fine Arts. She now lives in Gatineau, Quebec with her husband and three sons, in a house they designed themselves. They are near a beautiful park which she visits nearly every day for inspiration.
