Description
A Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book.
"Readers who have been in Norton's or the bear's shoes will emerge enlightened. A sound lesson in making friends-and setting boundaries." Kirkus Reviews
Wouldn't it be fun to have a friend living right next door to you? Well, as Norton discovers, it can certainly pose some challenges when that friend wants to borrow all your favorite things, even your special fuzzy slippers.
This is a story about setting limits and learning to accept you friends, flaws and all. It introduces readers to the important skill of boundary-setting in a funny, accessible way that will help them share and borrow without regrets.
Publicity
* Pitch reviews in publishing and library trades (e.g., Publishers Weekly, SLJ)
* Mail to long and short lead media contacts
* Pitch reviews and interviews to appropriate blogs and websites
* Submit for PW/Kirkus/Booklist seasonal announcements issues
* Include on appropriate checklists
Marketing and promotion
* Include (as appropriate) in themed backlist promotions
* JLG presentation for key titles
Digital
* Include in themed social media posts (Illustrator has 20K followers!)
* Create social media images for key titles in multiple formats
* Feature in NetGalley eBlast
* Create "starred review" graphics as they roll in!
School and library marketing
* Presentations to key school and library influencers
* Presentations to library selector groups (BookOps, Chicago TOYS, etc.)
* Conferences
o Options for Spring include PLA, TLA, NSTA, and Montessori
* Send guides, activity sheets, trailers, etc. to teachingbooks.net
About the Author
Gabriel Evans is an Australian picture book author and illustrator who was shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year for Norton and the Bear. Gabriel is also the winner of the inaugural SCBWI Australian Picture Book Illustrator Award in the "Established Illustrator" category and recently had four of his titles longlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia book awards.
Reviews
"Readers who have been in Norton's or the bear's shoes will emerge enlightened. A sound lesson in making friends-and setting boundaries." Kirkus Reviews
Norton and the Borrowing Bear is a picture book for everyone. Children aged three and up, existing fans of Evans's, and those yet to be enchanted by his work will be thrilled with this book." Books and Publishing
"Beautifully illustrated by this award-winning author/artist with some lovely, detailed drawings that capture perfectly the changing expressions of Norton and the bear. The endpapers depicting all the borrowed items are a delightful bonus... This book provides a valuable starting point for talking about borrowing, being polite, sensitive and considerate, and maintaining friendships." CBCA Reading Time
"Younger readers will love hearing this story read aloud and looking at the detailed illustrations. A perfect addition to any home, school or public library. Highly Recommended." Age 3+ ReadPlus
Book Information
ISBN 9781922610553
Author Gabriel Evans
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Berbay Publishing
Publisher Berbay Publishing
