Norman the Doorman

Written by Don Freeman

Narrated by Owen Jordan

Norman, the guard at the entrance to the Art Museum, is surprised when his sculpture captures first prize in a contest.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Weston Woods
• Release date: Jan 1, 1971
• ISBN: 9780545258517

Reviews for Norman the Doorman

[jfe16 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Norman is the doorman at the well-hidden hole around in the back of the Majestic Museum of Art. He greets all the creatures who come to see the treasures kept in the basement of the museum. He springs all the traps and explains the paintings and sculptures to the guests. When he’s not busy guiding guests through the museum basement, Norman creates his own art in his home inside the visor of the knight’s armored helmet and keeps himself hidden from the upstairs guard who comes to the basement to set mouse traps. One day, Norman learns of a contest for sculptors big and small and thinks about entering his tiny sculpture in the contest. Can Norman find a way to enter the contest without revealing himself to the upstairs guard? And if Norman’s sculpture wins the contest, will he get his secret wish?Delightful pastels illustrate this enchanting tale of a mouse who is true to himself. Readers young and old will find much to appreciate in this charming tale from the author of “Corduroy.”Highly recommended.