The picture book series

Norman and Friends

Welcome to Tash and Jim's farm, where a big hairy Highland calf, a pampered lamb, a duckling who can't dive and a goat with a very big appetite get into all sorts of mischief.

Each book is a funny rhyming read-aloud for ages 3 to 6, and each one stands on its own. Read them in any order, or start with Lennie and meet everyone as they arrive.

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Lennie the Lamb

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When Norman Came Storming

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Timmy the Duck With No Dive

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Jon-Jon the Goat Who Ate Christmas

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Norman the hairy Highland calf with his big Highland mum, and Dippy peeking out from the trees
Cover of Lennie the LambLennie the lamb meeting the alpaca, goat, pig and chickens in the paddock

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Book 1

Lennie the Lamb

One very pampered lamb. One big paddock. One spectacular tantrum!

Lennie the lamb loves life indoors, with warm bottles of milk, a cosy blanky and his favourite spot on the couch in front of the TV. So imagine his shock when he's put out in the paddock and hears the gate lock behind him!

A gentle, reassuring story about starting kindy, moving house or anything new. Perfect for little ones with big feelings about something new.

Ages 3 to 6. Paperback, hardcover, ebook and audiobook.

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“This book is adorable! Lennie the lamb has won my heart!”

★★★★★ Amy K., Amazon review
Cover of When Norman Came StormingNorman the Highland calf storming through a pond as the ducks scatter

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Book 2

When Norman Came Storming

Big, hairy and very, very friendly!

It's Norman's first day on the farm, and the little Highland calf can't wait to make friends. But when he comes storming through the paddocks, the ducks scatter, the goats bolt and the hens hide up a tree. What if Norman tried tiptoeing instead?

A warm story for any child who is big, loud, bursting with enthusiasm or just a little bit different. Little listeners can stomp along with Norman, then tiptoe with him too.

Ages 3 to 6. Paperback, hardcover, ebook and audiobook.

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“This book is sooooo cute. We love Hairy cows, so Norman really has become a family favourite.”

★★★★★ Goodreads review
Cover of Timmy the Duck With No DiveTimmy the duckling and Lennie the lamb on a log by the dam

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Book 3

Timmy the Duck With No Dive

Diving is not easy for everyone!

Timmy the duckling can run, fly, spin and flip, but no matter how hard he tries, he just can't dive. Lennie, Norman, Alpaca and Farmer Jim all have ideas to help, but will any of them work?

A warm, funny rhyming story that reminds us everyone learns at their own pace, and that it's important to just have some fun.

Ages 3 to 6. Paperback, hardcover, ebook and audiobook.

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“Excellent rhymes and beautiful pictures. A good life lesson for young children and toddlers.”

★★★★★ Darlene D., Amazon review
Cover of Jon-Jon the Goat Who Ate ChristmasJim and his thong, from Jon-Jon the Goat Who Ate Christmas

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Book 4

Jon-Jon the Goat Who Ate Christmas

A cheeky goat. A bush Christmas. One big festive mess!

It's Christmas morning on Tash and Jim's farm, and nothing looks right. The tinsel is nibbled, the presents are munched, and Farmer Jim is holding up what's left of his thong. Norman soon finds the culprit behind the water tank. It's Jon-Jon the goat!

Now the whole farm has to make Christmas again, the bush way, with gumnuts, prawns, pavlova and a game of cricket in the evening sun. A Christmas in the sunshine for Aussie kids, and a lovely gift to post to little ones overseas.

Ages 3 to 6. Paperback, hardcover, ebook and audiobook.

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“Jon Jon the goat is so cute, it's impossible to be mad at him for almost ruining Christmas!”

★★★★★ Christie M., Amazon review