Books by Kim Norman

The Ghosts Went Floating

by Kim Norman

Inspired by the children's song "The Ants Went Marching" and involving early math concepts, writer Kim Norman and illustrator Jay Fleck's The Ghosts Went Floating is a spooktacular adventure perfect for Halloween.

The ghosts went floating,
one by one,
BOO-rah! BOO-rah!
when Halloween had just begun.
BOO-rah! BOO-rah!
The ghosts went floating, one by one,
so why don’t YOU come join the fun?

Trick-or-treat with ghosts, skeletons, witches, zombies, and all sorts of cute and creepy creatures in this fun-filled Halloween counting adventure!

The Ghosts Went Floating

by Kim Norman

A Bank Street Best Book of 2021

Inspired by the children's song "The Ants Went Marching" and involving early math concepts, writer Kim Norman and illustrator Jay Fleck's The Ghosts Went Floating is a spooktacular adventure perfect for Halloween.

The ghosts went floating,
one by one,
BOO-rah! BOO-rah!
when Halloween had just begun.
BOO-rah! BOO-rah!
The ghosts went floating, one by one,
so why don’t YOU come join the fun?

Trick-or-treat with ghosts, skeletons, witches, zombies, and all sorts of cute and creepy creatures in this fun-filled Halloween counting adventure!

Ten on the Sled

by Kim Norman

Author Kim Norman (Crocodaddy) and illustrator Liza Woodruff have whipped up a rollicking, jolly, snow-filled adventure!
In the land of the midnight sun, all the animals are having fun speeding down the hill on Caribous sled. But as they go faster and faster, Seal, Hare, Walrus, and the others all fall off…until just Caribous left, only and lonely. Now, a reindeer likes flying-but never alone, so…one through ten, all leap on again!
An ideal picture book for reading-and singing along with—over and over.

Storytime Stickers: All Kinds of Kittens

by Kim Norman, Betina Ogden

Nothing’s cuter than a little kitten—except dozens of them, curled up on bookshelves, frolicking in a barnyard, perched on a boat’s railing, and living in luxury in a high-rise apartment. From sleepy cat-nappers to curious cats, this collection of felines is divine. With 100 kitten stickers to choose from, kids can play all day!

Storytime Stickers: Dinosaurs: & Other Prehistoric Animals

by Kim Norman, American Museum of Natural History

Every year, millions of people visit the American Museum of Natural History to gaze at the amazing displays of dinosaur fossils. Now, with this interactive sticker book, kids can enjoy a little bit of that experience right at home. Featuring eight richly detailed prehistoric scenes, 100 dinosaur stickers, and fun facts, this is a must-have for every dinosaur fan! Developed with paleontologist experts with the American Museum of Natural History.

Storytime Stickers: Whales

by Kim Norman, American Museum of Natural History

This interactive sticker book, created with the science experts at the American Museum of Natural History, whisks kids on a whale of a worldwide adventure! As children place 100 labeled whale stickers in vivid, underwater scenes, they will meet many fascinating types of whales, including blue whales, killer whales, bowheads, and humpbacks, we well as other amazing marine animals.

The Great Christmas Crisis

by Kim Norman

First the reindeer rebelled--now it's the elves' turn! This fun follow-up toThe Great Reindeer Rebellion is as over-the-top entertaining as its forerunner.'Tis the month before Christmas, and things aren't great. The elves are complaining, “We're all running late!” The candy-cane twister needs major repairs; there's not enough cotton to stuff the toy bears. The North Pole's in trouble: Santa MUST find out why.
Told in fun rhyme and featuring embossed, spot-glossed pages, this holiday-bright book takes kids on an undercover mission with Santa himself--and gives them an inside peek at what REALLY goes on in the elves' workshop.

Puddle Pug

by Kim Norman

Percy the Pug loves puddles—big puddles, small puddles, swamp puddles, stomp puddles. But no puddle is perfect . . . until he finds one with three friendly piglets. But protective Mama Pig says NO PUGS and chases Percy away! Irresistibly illustrated by Keika Yamaguchi, Kim Norman's tale about a persistent pug and his pursuit of friendship in puddle paradise brims with warmth and charm.

Thunder Pug

by Kim Norman

“Navigating friendships and popularity can be difficult for youngsters; Percy is a shining example of empowerment.” —Kirkus
“This sweet and giggle-inducing story carries a great message about how acceptance of a friend’s new role and a little independence can strengthen a friendship.” —Booklist

What’s a superhero without a sidekick? This delightful follow-up to the popular Puddle Pug brings back that perfectly THUNDER-ful pug-and-pig pair: Percy and Petunia.

Percy the Pug and Petunia the pig are the very best of pals . . . until Petunia wins a blue ribbon at the county fair. Suddenly, she has no time for hide-and-seek or lapping puddles, cheek-to-cheek. But when Percy finds a faded comic book in a puddle, the lonely pug dons a cape and takes on a new persona: THUNDER PUG! Even though being a superhero is exciting, Percy knows he’s missing something. Only when “Pink Lightning” (aka Petunia) joins him, and the two are “side by sidekick” again, are they truly living the heroic life!

Come Next Season

by Kim Norman

Winner of the Northern Lights Nature Award

A gorgeous picture book that celebrates the magic of the seasons and the joys of family.

Come next season . . .
The lake will sparkle.
The leaves will fall from the trees.
We’ll play all day in the snow.
We’ll visit the farm―and maybe make a friend.

Every season is full of its own magic, every change brings new excitement, and every experience is better when it’s shared. With poetic text from bestselling author Kim Norman, brought to life by critically acclaimed illustrator Daniel Miyares, Come Next Season is a celebration of nature, adventure, and family―all year round.

Still a Gorilla

by Kim Norman

A silly gorilla tries to be other zoo animals and learns that he is happier just being himself.

Will Willy be another type of animal?No!Still a gorilla!In this fun, zany picture book, Willy the Gorilla imitates other animals at the zoo, including a lion, a walrus, a billy goat, an alligator, and a kangaroo. But pretending to be something he is not never works out. What if he just tried to be himself? In the end, Willy is still a gorilla -- and that's something everyone can appreciate! Still a Gorilla! is a funny, wacky, rhyming picture book that teaches the importance of being yourself.

One-Osaurus, Two-Osaurus

by Kim Norman

"Storytime and read-aloud gold. . . . A dino-delight." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

One-osaurus, two-osaurus, three-osaurus, four . . .

Look there, in a child's bedroom, where some prehistoric pals are gathered in a counting game. Nine dinosaurs are playing a singsong rendition of hide-and-seek--but something isn't adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds . . . big! With bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child's imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat.