Bob is one of the most popular books in the library! When he's taken home by a non-reader, mistreated and lost, he is distraught. The book ends on a positive note that is both pro-book and pro-reader.

This is the perfect book for any PK-3 library to use to teach book care at the beginning of the year (or as a refresher throughout the year!). It's short and sweet with great graphics and a comprehensive list of book care tips at the end. This one is a winner!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy! This one publishes August 2024.

As a school Library Media Specialist, I absolutely love this book. It is perfect for lessons with young students on book care. Super cute illustrations and storyline. I feel like kids will really connect with this book and learn a lot about the proper way to treat a library book. Great read for any young child!

A fun yet poignant book about borrowing books, and loving books, where a humanized book will stay with you. Great for both the beginning, the middle, and the end of the school year!

"Overdue: The Misadventure of Bob the Book" is a delightful picture book that captures the essence of library love and the significance of treating books with care. Authored by Gloria Koster, a librarian herself, and brought to life with enchanting illustrations by Pawel Gierlinski, this book is a gem for any bookworm and a valuable resource for educators aiming to instill good book-handling habits in children.

The story revolves around Bob, a cherished library book at Wisdom Hill Elementary, whose fate takes a downturn when Sebastian, unlike Bob's previous enthusiastic borrowers, forgets all about him. As Bob's anxiety grows about being abandoned forever, readers are taken on a poignant journey from the perspective of a book, highlighting the emotional bond books can form with their readers.

Gloria Koster's narrative skillfully weaves together themes of friendship, neglect, and the joy of reading, making Bob's predicament relatable to young readers. Through Bob's experiences, children learn about the importance of valuing books and treating them with respect. The inclusion of "Bob's Book Rules" on the last page provides practical guidelines for young readers on how to care for books, turning this charming story into an educational tool.

One of the book's standout features is Pawel Gierlinski's stunning illustrations, which complement the narrative perfectly. From vibrant library scenes to expressive depictions of Bob's emotions, the illustrations capture the essence of each moment, enhancing the overall reading experience.

"Overdue: The Misadventure of Bob the Book" is not just a story; it's a lesson wrapped in a heartwarming tale. It's a reminder to children about the magic of books and the responsibility that comes with borrowing them. With its engaging storyline, relatable characters, and valuable life lessons, this book is an excellent addition to any school library or classroom.

Recommended for children aged 7-10, "Overdue: The Misadventure of Bob the Book" is sure to captivate young minds and spark important conversations about the care and appreciation of books. Whether read aloud in a classroom or enjoyed at home, this book is destined to become a beloved favorite among young readers for years to come.

My students need to read this book now! What an adorable story about losing a book but also reading the books we check out!!!

4/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers, and Gloria Koster for allowing me to read and review this book.

This is a cute book about a favorite library book at an elementary school that gets checked out by a kid that has no interest in reading him, and eventually loses him. This book is told from the POV of the library book. It shows Bob, the library book, being afraid of never being read and loved again.

This is such a cute book that I believe any parent should read to their child, and that every library should have, as it teaches the importance of returning library books. It also shows the joys of reading books.

Capstone has a good line of story books to support library and book handling skills. "Overdue" is a great addition to the collection by sharing the story of a popular library book who is taken home and forgotten. Meanwhile the other kids are missing Bob the Book as much as me is missing his home in the Library. Recommended addition for elementary school librarians.

Such a sweet and useful story. Bob is the most popular book at his elementary school and he’s about to have a misadventure. This story teaches the importance of caring for borrowed books. Returning them on time. Helpful summary at the end of the story. I was enchanted and happy from the beginning reading this story. The illustrations are friendly and gladdened my heart. I was blessed with a free ARC, and I’m voluntarily leaving this review. Should be on every library shelf. Highly recommend.

This book was very good and would be awesome for kids of elementary grades. It teaches how to treat your library books and to return them on time. I can see us reading this before we go to the library for the first time!

I found it very hard to rate children's books so everything is a 5 star read for me!!
I really loved this book, the illustrations are so beautiful and captivating that I found myself smiling through every page I read.
The story itself is very beautiful and inspiring <3

The former librarian in me had to take a look at this story about a lost school library book. The bright and colourful illustrations portray diversity and align with the text: the humourous voice will make Bob a new favourite character! The 'Book Care Tips' page included at the end presents an excellent teachable moment. While this may not be of award winning quality for literary merit, this book would certainly be a great inclusion within a school or public library.

Thank you to Netgalley and Capstone for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this so much. The story was cute, but informative; I also loved the illustrations! I work in a library, so I've seen a lot of overdue books. This would be a great book to share with little ones to help teach them proper etiquette when borrowing materials.

I really enjoyed this book and thought it was very informative about libraries. This would be a wonderful book to read to children when introducing them to the library system at school. Thank you Netgalley and Gloria for this book.

What a cute book about books! Overdue follows Bob the book as he's checked out from the library and promptly forgotten about. When he's finally found, Sebastian decided to read him and find a new favourite book. The library book care tips are a perfect addition to the book to teach kids the proper ways to look after their borrowed books. A perfect book for librarians and teachers to add to their shelves!

A quick, fast-paced read about borrowed books and how to take care of them. It's fun, entertaining, well illustrated, with even tips to keep them in good condition. A nice read!

I LOVED this book!!! It was entertaining and informative without being overdone. This book would be great to use in libraries and classrooms to remind students to take care of their books. Beyond the book care tips, it was just simply fun! I loved following along with the book as it went on an adventure to Sebastian’s house. This book is a must read!

This book is so adorable! It’s such a great way to talk about how library books connect us and the life of a library book!

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review and I love it!

5/5 Stars - go get it!

As an Elementary School Librarian, I am often talking about book care and reminding students about overdue items. This book has a simple but clear message about taking care of library books. The pictures are great, I love it all! This is on my summer purchase list and will be the book I use for Boom Care lessons in September and January.

Go get it! Thank you Capstone for the opportunity to review this great title!

A very cute book! The personified books were very endearing, and would help students to understand the importance of returning library books. The very end of the book did not particularly resonate with me- with the student who had had the book the entire school year getting to check out the book for the summer. My students do not check out school library books over the summer.

Read an ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for a review.

This is a very cute book with a nice little lesson in it. Bob is an adorable book who loves to be read. The worst thing happens when he gets checked out by a boy who then totally forgets about him. What will be his fate? My kids really liked reading this book.