New Releases 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.

This old Maine, fine and free, count the wildlife, one, two, three! Sing along to the tune of "This Old Man" as the author of Ten on the Sled leads readers on a Maine safari. Look closely! Can you count them all?

A rollicking picture book that celebrates finding warmth and shelter during a springtime storm. This is the lair the bears shared. This is the hair that came from the lair the bears shared. This is the bird that borrowed the hair to build a nest in a tall, tall tree with branches that thrashed in thunder that crashed . . . and the story of how animals find home and family among it all! With rhythmic text by Kim Norman and adorable artwork by David Walker, The Bears Shared is a great read-aloud for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and children and grown-ups with love to share.

Our Soul''s Journey is a teaching memoir based on the life of author Kim Norman--a professional volleyball coach and teacher, author, speaker, executive coach, and entrepreneur--who found source, self, and soul in the midst of darkness. This four-part book guides readers through a self-help journey to empowerment through body, heart, mind, and soul. Kim draws on her experience of coaching through encouragement and enduring struggle to teach readers how to win the championship called "your best life." If you or somebody you know has ever felt the overwhelming weight of despair, you will find comfort in this book. These pages contain little tricks to understand your own journey and know how to not only feel your pain, but to also use it to grow stronger, braver, and better than before. Kim is a firm believer that all souls can survive hard things and learn to create a humble gratitude for the tender mercies of life. Her love for the art of communication sparked her journey to help others find their soul''s purpose in life; to be honest, vulnerable, and willing to connect; and to always seek the source of pure love and forgiveness.

Soothe truck-loving toddlers off to sleep with Hush, Little Trucker, a vehicle-themed bedtime board book. Hush, little trucker, you’re in luck. Mama’s gonna find your lost toy truck. A new spin on the classic song “Hush, Little Baby,” this truck-themed lullaby follows a mother and child as they discover different vehicles, including a tow truck, jeep, forklift, dump truck, backhoe, concrete mixer, bulldozer, flatbed truck, front-end loader, and crane. Kim Norman’s gentle rhyming text, paired with Toshiki Nakamura’s imaginative color illustrations, makes this board book a great option for bedtime read alouds. “Prep those vocal cords and sing your scales, because this is a book that begs to be sung repeatedly and with gusto.” —Kirkus Reviews

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!

“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!

Can Percy the Pug find the perfect puddle? Young children will love this delightful board book version of a favorite, fun story. Percy the Pug loves puddles—big puddles, small puddles, swamp puddles, stomp puddles. No puddle is just right, though . . . until he finds one with three friendly piglets. But protective Mama Pig does not believe pigs and pugs should mix, and she chases Percy away! He proves her wrong in a highly satisfying ending, earning himself a spot in the perfect puddle. 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.

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.

A silly pirate skeleton seeks to put its bones back together in this rhyming romp beneath the waves. Cast a spyglass ’round here while breakers curl and pound here. There’s treasure to be found here — I feel it in my bones! A stormy night at sea has uncovered some long-buried secrets and surprises. Is that the mast of a shipwreck? A faded pirate hat? And what’s that hiding in the sand? A mandible and a clavicle, phalanges and femurs, a tibia and a fibula — could there be a set of bones scattered across the ocean floor? And who might they belong to? A jaunty rhyme takes readers on an underwater scavenger hunt as a comical skeleton tries to put itself back together piece by piece. Make no bones about it: this rollicking read-aloud will have young ones learning anatomy without even realizing it.

Getting paid WHILE you promote your children''s book? What sorcery is this? No magic, of course. Many writers consider author visits to be an essential tool in the business of writing for children. Once you''ve figured out how to write a children''s book, it''s time to figure out how to do an author visit. This book offers in-depth information on how children''s writers and illustrators market their books by doing paid author school visits. It answers such questions as:* How do I set up an author visit?* How much should I charge?* How do I find schools that host authors?* Do I need a contract?* How do I arrange an advance book sale?* How do I hold a book signing?* How do I promote myself as a children''s book author who visits schools?* Do I need a brochure?* What should I put on my author website?* Who arranges the visit?* Are self-published authors hired to do author visits? (Good news! Yes!)* What kind of equipment and technology do I need?* What goes into an author presentation?* Do I need different programs for different ages?* How long should the programs be?* How do I know what to say?* How do I say it?* Do I need insurance? If so, where do I buy it?Whether you self-publish your children''s book or are traditionally published, marketing the book is still on your to-do list. Imagine being able to supplement your children''s book income by visiting schools, doing author visits! It''s the best of both worlds: you''re being paid to promote and sell your books! All while having fun, motivating students to love reading and inspiring young writers to follow their dreams.Aside from practical insider information and action steps, the book shares the joys, pains, hilarity and strategy of author visits through interviews of more than a dozen authors who have visited countless schools over the years.Children''s book author Kim Norman has built a successful speaking career, visiting schools around the US and Skyping with students as far away as Hong Kong and South Korea. In this in-depth, how-to book, she entertainingly shares mistakes she has made, the secrets she has learned, and the joys of sharing her books with hundreds of thousands of children over the past dozen years.

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 behimself?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.

Take a rollicking ride in This Old Van, a joyful take on the classic song. As the colorful vintage vehicle rolls down the highway, it passes one train, two bulldozers, three tractors, right up to ten muddy jeeps. With some dodging, honking, and zig-zagging, this old van—and grandparents— arrives JUST IN TIME! The irresistible rhyme will have kids singing out loud.

A cumulative, rhyming tale of an ordinary pig who leaps out of his boy''s arms at a state fair and wallows in color after color, turning himself into a work of art.

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.

An imaginative boy goes on a hunt for his crocodile dad.

Occupational hazards include crickets for lunch and a trip to the vet, in this imaginative and hilarious story about a young girl who learns to use her natural talents. Full color.