Have you ever rushed through a book to find out what happens, then feel sad that you may have missed all the deliciously delightful bits in the middle? Bob is worth reading, then re-reading again and again. It is a wonderful fairy tale for all ages, not just for the story and the characters, but for the masterful storytelling and the insights about humanity and friendship and growing up. It’s about being and becoming and forgetting and believing. But you don’t have to keep reading what I have to say about it... read it for yourself and you’ll see what I’m talking about.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a cute story and I think children will relate to it (imaginary friends). The characters were very lovable and the plot moves along at a great pace. It was a quick read and children of all ages will enjoy reading it or having it read out loud to them.

BOB is a darling story, one that will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately cheer. Livy lives in the US, and when she visits her grandmother in Australia for the first time in 5 years, she remembers nothing about her previous trip. She goes to the closet of her mother’s old bedroom and finds BOB, dressed in a chicken costume, just waiting for her. I am so thankful to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read such a lovely story as an early reader, in exchange for my fair and honest review.

This is a heartwarming story of what it means to find home. This would be a great read aloud for second and third graders.

#Children’s Fiction #Middle Grade
Writing: 4 Plot: 3.5 Characters: 4

A enchanting children’s book by best selling authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. Ten-year-old Livy goes back to visit her grandmother in Australia after a five year absence. She has the nagging feeling that something important happened there but absolutely no memory of what it might have been. She was right: once back in her room she discovers a short, green, not-a-zombie waiting for her in her closet. He has been waiting for five years with nothing but a lego set and dictionary for company! Together they work out where he came from and how to get him home while also learning about friendship, loyalty, and family.

Charming, well written, good pacing, grade appropriate.