Busybody Nora facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Johanna Hurwitz |
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| Illustrator | Susan Jeschke |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Chapter Realistic fiction |
| Publisher | William Morrow & Co. |
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Publication date
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1976 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 64 pp |
| ISBN | 0-688-22057-6 |
Busybody Nora is a fun children's book written by Johanna Hurwitz. Susan Jeschke created the illustrations. It was first published in 1976.
This book was Johanna Hurwitz's very first one. The main characters, Nora and Teddy, were inspired by her own children, Naomi and Ben.
The story is popular in libraries and schools. It's often used for reading lessons. The book has a reading level of 4.1 on Accelerated Reader. This means it's a good fit for readers around ages seven to ten.
The book contains six short stories. They are all about a six-year-old girl named Nora. She lives in a big apartment building in New York City with her younger brother, Teddy, and their parents.
Contents
Meet Nora and Her Adventures!
Nora is the main character of the book. She lives in a huge apartment building in New York City. About 200 people live there!
Even though Nora has lived there her whole life, she doesn't know everyone's name. So, she decides to ask everyone she meets what their name is. Because she's so curious and asks so many questions, people start calling her 'Busybody'.
Nora's Unexpected Day
One day, Nora accidentally becomes a babysitter. It's a funny and unexpected adventure for her. Later, she and Teddy get busy preparing for their dad's birthday. They want to make it a special day for him.
Grandparents and Tall Tales
Another exciting day happens when Nora's grandparents come to visit. Her grandfather tells a really interesting story. He talks about how he knew Jack from the famous Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale!
The Big Building Party
Finally, Nora comes up with a great idea. She decides to organize a big party for everyone in her apartment building. She wants to show one of the residents' daughters that New York is a safe and friendly place. This daughter lives in Ohio and is worried about her mother living in the city. Nora hopes the party will help change her mind.
