Books that include a character called BOBBY
The Boys
Lauren Ace
The boys had been friends for as long as they could remember and a little while before that. They were like brothers.Follow the adventures of Tam, Rey, Nattie and Bobby - four boys who share a friendship that will last a lifetime. From playing on the beach as babies to navigating the journey from childhood to adulthood, this beautifully illustrated picture book explores the importance of male friendships. Emotive storytelling by Lauren Ace gently presents themes of individuality, grief, togetherness and feelings, while Jennie Lovlie's stylish artwork delicately presents the difficulties and triumphs of growing up.This is the perfect book for young readers who are facing big changes, and opens up discussions about school-life and the future.From the creators of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, The Girls."Gentle, tender and joyful..." - Guardian"...a nostalgic story with a refreshingly modern feel." - Daily Telegraph"The book is at pains to show non-stereotypical images of boys and men... and manages to be not only insightful but affecting." - Financial Times"With echoes of Helen Oxenbury's illustration style, Løvlie's characters glow, while her detailed, textured depictions of the seashore feel really alive." - Observer"Utterly charming... luminously illustrated..." - Attitude
Bobby the Bold
Professor of Linguistics Donna Jo Napoli
Bobby the bonobo is not accepted by the chimps at the zoo where they all live, but after he has an afternoon adventure in the city and gets a mohawk hair cut, the chimps change their minds about him.
Characters: Bobby
Bobby Knows Best
Katherine Sully
All the other bunnies have scary fox stories to tell. But Bobby's never even seen one. So, one night, he creeps out to go on a fox hunt!Bobby Knows Best is a wonderful picture storybook, perfect for young children.
Characters: Bobby
Simon Sock
Sue Hendra
A wonderful new character from the bestselling creators of Barry the Fish with Fingers and the illustrator of Goodnight Digger.Simon is an odd, stripey sock. He lives in the drawers with all the other socks. Every day two socks get picked to go on an adventure. The sparklies go to parties. The woolies go the park. The smarts go to school. Everyone has a pair... except Simon. Will he ever find his perfect match?
Characters: AlphonseBettyBobbyDebraDesmondHattyJeffPetraShirleySimonSimoneTedTrevor
Bobby the Blobfish
Martin Brown
Number two in the series, this one is about Bobby the blobfish. This is a real sea-dweeling creature, found in Australia, that was recently voted the world's ugliest animal. I don't agree with this denigrating situation so I decided to honor blobfish in this way.
Characters: Bobby
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