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Book Review: Norman the Nurse Shark
When Norman the Nurse Shark arrived on our doorstep, we were already looking forward to reading it. OK, it is for kids, but there is nothing wrong with us bigger kids enjoying it too. The first thing that strikes you are the wonderful illustrations. Norman, the Nurse Shark, and his friends Patrik the Eagle Ray and Jonah the Tiger Shark, were illustrated by Sean Branigan and before you read a word, you are already grinning at his wonderful depictions of these well-loved characters. The book has been written by Sharks4Kids founder Jillian Morris, who has a passion for all things marine, but especially for sharks. Okay, we may be a little biased as the UK ambassadors for this wonderful charity.
The story sees the young, and somewhat impulsive Nurse Shark, Norman, wander away from his family. As we turn the pages, we join him on his adventure through the Bahamas in the search to find his family and discover his true identity. Along the way he meets swimming pigs, explores a shipwreck, gets into some scrapes and makes some great friends.
Sharks4Kids founder and author of Norman the Nurse Shark, Jillian Morris
At the back of the book, there is a shark education section, with stacks of information about nurse sharks and their biology, along with some great images by Duncan Brake. So not only do you get a great yarn to read, there are plenty of jawsome facts too. The proceeds from the book will be used to support Sharks4Kids outreach and education programmes around the world.
The quality of the book is excellent, from the design & illustration to the final product. The three main characters in the book have lovely expressive faces that kids are going to love. We gave it to our grandkids and they would not put it down. We cannot come up with a better recommendation than that.
The Grandkids enjoying Norman the Nurse Shark
The book is available as both a hardback and paperback. It is well priced at $18.99 for the hardback and $14.99 for the paperback. The paperback, including shipping to the UK will cost you under £20. For this, you will get a wonderful story to share with the youngsters in your family, you will be educating them to the fact that sharks are not wanton killers, and you will also be assisting a charity that brings shark education to kids all around the world. What’s not to like?
You can order the book here: www.fintasticbooks.com
Find out more about Sharks4Kids at sharks4kids.com.
Attention bargain hunters. DYNAMICNORD offers an attractive trade show promotion for Duikvaker 2025. A whopping 20% can be saved.
During the Duikvaker trade show in Houten in February 2025, DYNAMICNORD will be offering great bargains – both at any DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online shop. Take 20% off the entire range of products.
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Promotion period: Saturday, 01.02.2025 0:00 until Wednesday, 05.02.2025 24:00
Only at DYNAMICNORD dealers and in the online shop.
Chance of winning
If you would like to see the entire range and our new products, you are cordially invited to visit DYNAMICNORD at the Duikvaker trade show in hall 1, booth 1b06. There will be further highlights and a sweepstake at the trade show. Visitors get the chance to win a regulator. More information can be found on our social channels:
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New Products
DYNAMICNORD is bringing numerous new products to the trade show. The diving world can look forward to regulators, dive computers, tech wings, BCDs, camouflage neoprene suits, drysuits, undersuits, and a complete snorkelling and apnoea line.
The entire DYNAMICNORD team is looking forward to great conversations with divers and partners.
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