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"Nortis Goes Swimming" teaches children to be kind to one another, be accepting, and be open to new friendships.
An inspirational and quirky story of a space kid who goes on a field trip and makes a new friend in the process.
Far, far away in outer space lies the largest planet of the universe - Venesha. This alien planet has rivers, oceans, mountains, swamps, and forests like Earth; however, the inhabitants are not Earth-like in appearance, and they possess special powers too.
Up in the high glacier region of Venesha lived Nortis. He was orange, with three large eyes, four fingers, and pointy ears. His day began like a typical child's day: eat, dress, brush teeth, and head off to school. His day differed from ours via the mode of transportation and how the students looked. Kids will love the vast collection of aliens at the bus stop and on the flying yellow bus. Classmates varied in shape and coloring. One eye, Eight eyes. Each alien was unique and beautifully drawn!
Today was an exciting day for Nortis and his friends. Instead of the bus dropping them off at school, it was flying them to the local swimming pool for a field trip. Field trip days are usually the highlight of a school year, so if your child has been on one, they will probably voice which one was their favorite.
While everyone was frolicking in the water, Nortis saw a classmate sitting alone. He did the right thing and asked Jun, who resembled a blue, one-eyed rabbit, to play with him. Nortis's kindness brightened Jun's face for the rest of their day.
Nortis Goes Swimming teaches children to be kind to one another, be accepting, and be open to new friendships. Remember, one small act of kindness might seem insignificant to you, but it could be life-changing to the recipient!
I adored the artwork by Patrick Girouard. I also loved the message and the overall creativeness of Nortis Goes Swimming by co-authors Lamar Golden and Liana Golden. I wish there were some elaboration on Nortis's "magical powers."
Nortis Goes Swimming is a short read, perfect for children with short attention spans. It is also a prime choice for kids learning to read independently. I recommend this book for children 2 to 10 years of age.
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Synopsis
An inspirational and quirky story of a space kid who goes on a field trip and makes a new friend in the process.
About the author
A father and husband who loves exploring the world, spending time with my family, barbecuing, fishing, and making up stories with my daughter. I enjoy making my own characters with my own stories made up of aliens, outer space, fantasy, and sci-fi for children to enjoy. view profile
Published on May 18, 2023
0-1000 words
Worked with a Reedsy professional 🏆
Genre: Children's
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