Norbert Nipkin - Hardcover

McConnell, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0929141008 ISBN 13: 9780929141008

Publisher: Napoleon and Co, 1989

Synopsis

This perennially best-selling classic is your passport into the magic realm of Nipkins. Irresistible rhymes and mood-setting paintings introduce Norbert, a young Nipkin, who is warned by his nanny about the terrible cave-dwelling giants called Zlogs. When Norbert is captured by a young Zlog named Grog, he uses the only defense he can muster - his voice. After getting over his shock that Nipkins can talk, Grog listens to and even protects Norbert in what is the beginning of a fast friendship. The characters are endearing, the setting is inventive, the effect magical. Discover for yourself what has already enchanted tens of thousands of children.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Robert McConnell is one of Canada's best-loved children's writers, having written 9 best-selling books for Napoleon Publishing. Originally published in 1978, Norbert Nipkin is his enduring, classic work, having spellbound countless thousands of children over the years. Written in enchanting, humorous verse. Richly illustrated by Warner Bros. senior animator Steve Pilcher.

From the Inside Flap:

This perennially best-selling classic is your passport into the magic realm of Nipkins. Irresistible rhymes and mood-setting paintings introduce Norbert, a young Nipkin, who is warned by his nanny about the terrible cave-dwelling giants called Zlogs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Napoleon and Co
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0929141008
• ISBN 13: 9780929141008
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Pilcher Steve