Norman the Doorman

Why mice? Why has so much children's literature been about mice? Why Mickey and Jerry and Fievel and their animated brethren? How in the world did such vermin ridden filth become cute? It's not like they are endangered and we need to generate our usual, oops-too-late-false-sense-of-urgency. It's not l......more

This is a wonderfully charming children's classic! Not only is Norman the sweetest little mouse that you'd truly feel privileged to know, but he also possesses quite the creative wit! It sure put a smirk on my face to see what he entered into the art competition. Ages 2+ Cleanliness: in the background......more

(64 pages) I recently came across this book at Goodwill and decided to purchase it. I had no idea how old of a story it was, written back in 1959! However, even today, I think this is an excellent story that kids would enjoy. The illustrations in this story were also outstanding! I felt as though I a......more

Norman in a little mouse-doorman to a "door" on the side of museum that allows little creatures to come in and see all the works of art in the storage room. He is always trying to outwit the sharp-eyed guard who lays traps for the little mouse all the time. Inspired by the great art all around him (......more

Now that I am working in a library that is nearing 100 years old, I am having fun revisiting authors/illustrators I remember as a child...Don Freeman being one of them. This is the first time I have read this one. Such an endearing story of a mouse who loves art and sharing it with others. It will b......more