Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell

Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell is a children’s picture book about Norman, a slug who wants to be a snail and is determined to find the perfect shell. The story follows his attempts to use a series of unsuitable objects—such as a tennis ball, an apple, and even an alarm clock—as a shell, creating a playful chain of comic misunderstandings. The book is written by Sue Hendra and illustrated by Paul Linnet, and it is published in English as a 32-page hardcover edition by Aladdin. Listings for this ISBN consistently identify the title, author, format, language, and publication year as 2017. The book is presented as a humorous, bold, and child-friendly story that also carries a gentle message about self-acceptance and being comfortable with who you are. It is aimed at young readers and is typical of picture books that combine simple text with expressive illustrations to support early reading and shared reading aloud. The ISBN 9781481490320 matches the hardcover Aladdin edition across the provided sources.