Oh No, Bobo!

This is a sweet bedtime story about a an orangutan named Bobo. He just can’t fall asleep and goes all throughout the jungle fine trying to find the best pillow to help him fall asleep. But he gets himself into a lot of trouble throughout the way. Until he finds that he has been making several mistakes and angering other animals in the jungle. This is a good book to talk about asking others before doing something and how to be courteous of others.

A stunning book with a very important message embedded in the storyline. So clever on so many levels. I really enjoyed this one.

This is a wonderful book for any child. The illustrations are bold bright and beautiful. I love that at the end of the book there’s a next steps section that helps children to discuss and comprehend what I just read. This book would make a great addition to any child’s bookshelf.

Bobo the monkey is looking for a pillow. He tries using other animals to rest his head, but they don’t like it and let him know! It’s not until an elephant tries to use Bobo for a pillow that he realizes it’s no fun to be grabbed and laid on. Sometimes children don’t think to ask permission before touching another person, whether it’s to feel his or her hair, pull on an ear, or perhaps poke a freckle. Oh No, Bobo! can serve as a good jumping-off point for a discussion of personal space. It could help children understand that actions they might see as harmless can actually hurt or bother their friends. The “Next Steps” page at the end gives good ideas for expanding on the issues addressed in this book.

This was definitely the most sweetest and the cuddliest book for children. Through Bobo, the author has tried to inculcate a habit among the children, such a small habit of asking. Asking for something before you take it, however menial it may sound, is a habit that should be inculcated in the kids as early as possible.

I found the book short, sweet and emphasising. Loved the end specifically.

Bobo can't sleep. He can't get comfortable so he thinks if he goes thru the jungle he may find something soft to lay his tender sweet head. Along the way, he meets different jungle animals and forcing his way so he can lay his head on them. As you can imagine, this does not play out in a good way for Bobo but it has humor reading it with your kiddos. There is some valuable lessons learned when Bobo cannot find anywhere in the jungle that is comfortable. It is only when he comes home to his Mama that he finds more than he could ever want.

Such a sweet book and I get you will get a giggle reading it! Highly recommend.

A Special Thank you to Quartro Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

Wow! What a beautifully illustrated book! I can see how this will keep my child's attention from the bright colors to the fun and unique animals. I really liked the premise of this book.

The repetition of each animal saying "Oh No, Bobo!" when they realized Bobo was about to touch them and they didn't want to was great. Repetition is a great tool for memorizing new things.

I also thought it was smart to use animals instead of people for this lesson. While people may also "lash" out or hit or bite when they are touched without being asked or in a manner they dislike, it's somewhat easier to explain this behavior in animals. Especially considering while I'm trying to teach my toddler to ask permission before touching someone/something, I'm also trying to teach him not to hit or do bodily harm to others.

At the end of the story, Bobo gets a taste of their own medicine when Elsie the Elephant decides Bobo would make a great pillow and doesn't ask before she touches Bobo. I appreciate the way Elsie's dad is depicted as stepping in to remedy the situation while at the same time, allowing Elsie the space to apologize and try to make amends situation with Bobo.

Finally, Bobo returns home and realizes that the perfect pillow/place to sleep is in his home with his family, BUT he remembers to ask his mother's permission before cuddling with her.

Aside from teaching children to respect personal space and boundaries, I think this can also be a great tool to start introducing awareness that others are not supposed to touch you without permission as well. I can see that this could be a good stepping stone into conversations about inappropriate touching and convey to your child that they need to tell you about anything that makes them uncomfortable.

Great resource!

Thanks NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for a free copy of his book in return for an honest review. I really liked this book! The illustrations were super, great color and definition and the story really allows parents ample opportunities to review Bobo's behavior. Do we know where it is heading? Sure, but it is a book that is aimed at a very young audience and I am certain they will really love this book. The story was good and it took a neat twist with Elsie the Elephant! Good effort and a good book for you to read to your younger children.

This book is very cute. The story sends a very important message. The illustrations are very beautiful.

A colourful book with big message.The illustrations are beautIful.The topic of consent is very important and how it is handled in this book is commendable.Childhood is the best time when we should start addressing about this ,so we can have sensible adults in this regard.

An adorable book about trying to find the perfect pillow to sleep with. Take a journey through the jungle meeting cute animals and having silly things happen when Bobo tries to find something comfortable to sleep on. The illustrations are vibrant and the ending is sweet.

Bobo the Orang-Utan can't sleep, everything is uncomfortable. So he aproaches several animals ,seeking a pillow, but forgets to ask permisson to get so close and forgets about personal space. He learns the hard was when the little elephant does the same to him.
Very pretty illustrations in this book, beautiful colours and very sweet looking animals. The message is well put and I like how at the end of the book there is instructions to so projects.

Such a cute story. I love finding hidden gems on here with children’s books. I have always loved reading and want to share that with my son. Finding books like these makes it so easy. I also get to keep a copy on my kindle so I can read it multiple times. I hope I find more like this. It sends a very good message.

A lovely little story for younger readers about a monkey called Bobo, who would like a pillow to help him sleep. He sets off through the jungle to find one, meeting many jungle creatures; a bird, whose feather he takes and loris, amongst others, who he sleeps on. Bobo, however, has forgotten to ask their permission.
A lovely little story about the importance of asking permission and simple manners. A real winner for younger children.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

This is a beautifully illustrated and cute tale about a little monkey called Bobo who can't sleep and goes out trying to find the perfect pillow to sleep on. Bobo ends up upsetting many other animals because he doesn't listen when he is told not to do something until he learns the same lesson at the end as to how he felt when the same happened to him in reverse.
This is a lovely tale with a good meaning for chikdren and has some great discussion questions to ask your child about the story at the end of the book.

A little orangutan can't sleep and goes looking for a soft pillow to sleep on. He is constantly pushed away by animals in the jungle. Bobo finally finds his way back and cuddles up to his mother.

I really enjoyed reading this book with my son and the lesson that it teaches. Touch is always something that requires consent and its good to learn that at an early age. Even Bobo didnt like being touched without permission. Thank you for this bright and insightful book. An amazing way to teach children that is perfect for their understanding.

Bobo is having trouble sleeping and he goes on a night time adventure in the forest. Bobo learns about personal space and different reactions that animals might give. This offered a great opportunity to talk to my children about asking before touching or getting to close - whether to animals or friends. Great for kids ages 2-5.

Oh No, Bobo is such a CUTE story of an orangutan who learns a lesson through a case of his own medicine. What a fun way to show children that asking permission is always the way to go. I absolutely loved the illustrations throughout the book. Beautiful colors! I hope this will be available in a board book format. I would love to buy it for my little guy!

This is a nocturnal story of bedtime and the value of personal space and body autonomy. Bobo, the baby orangutan is looking for the perfect pillow, but along the way annoys others by touching their fur or feathers without their permission. It is done innocently, but this can be used by parents, caregivers, and educators to talk about the rules of touching. The featured animals are illustrated with rich, saturated color and the jungle scenes are full of moonlight and charm. Discussion questions and an activity are included at the end.

Such a cool topic for a children’s book. It’s told in an engaging and sweet way with great conversation tips in the back.

I think with some clarification from a parent or teacher, this book could be a cute way to teach children about consent. I think without explanation the message gets a bit muddled. The illustrations were adorable and attractive and I loved the writing style. Overall a really cute read.

A cute, quick read for lower elementary kids. The page with the squirrel spraying Bobo was sort of odd. Otherwise the book was quick and enjoyable.

When I started reading this I did not expect it to have such a lesson attached to it. It is never too early to learn about consent! Bobo is an adorable orang-utan that just wants a good nights sleep! Love the drawings and the message!

This is a beautiful book. I actually felt quite broody as I wanted a little child in my lap to read this to!


Bobo is a baby orangutan who can't sleep very well because his branch is a bit uncomfortable. We travel with him as he swings through the jungle meeting different animals that he wants to use as a pillow. Needless to say, those animals aren't too keen and definitely let him know about it! I have to admit I did chuckle when the slow loris bit him. I could just imagine a little one laughing out loud at this.


Finally Bobo meets Elsie, a baby elephant who finds herself in exactly the same position. She can't sleep either! Unfortunately, or fortunately you could say, she gives Bobo a taste of his own medicine.


This is a gorgeous book. The illustrations are vibrant and really sell the story. I love the final picture of Bob with his mum, it would make a lovely print in a child's bedroom. The story is beautifully told, with short sentences making the it easy to read aloud, follow along, or for children to try to read themselves. Lovely repitition means the children can join in with their predictions too.


A beautiful bedtime book where, as Bobo and his mum snuggle together at the end, so can you and you child or grandchild as you put them to bed after.


Alternatively, this could be easily used in an EYFS setting. There is a page at the back with some ideas for teachers which is a lovely touch. If anyone does Talk For Writing in their setting, this would be perfect for that.


A super picture book.

What a precious story! My two boys liked it so much, we read it a second time right away! I love when that happens, because that means they loved it too. The message in this story is ask before you touch, hug, hold hands, etc. And I think this story really hit that message, as it's something we really stress at the preschool age. The bright colors, and vibrant illustrations were also equally a joy to look at. And I really appreciated the questions for discussion at the end. We've started homeschooling this week, so that was a wonderful surprise to have at our fingertips.

From the cover, you are immediately drawn to the brilliant use of colour and illustrations! Even before turning the pages. I am enthralled and want to read more.
Bobo can't sleep and wants a comfy pillow to rest with. Weaving his way through the sleeping jungle, Bobo decides to borrow items from the animals, a feather from the parrot, fur from the squirrel but these animals are not happy to share and squawk, bite and stink Bobo away.
When Elsie the elephant tries to do the same to Bobo, a valuable lesson is learned. If you want to touch something or someone, you must ask and not just grab.
Bobo is sent home to his mum where he finds the best cuddly spot of all- after he asks of course.

A wonderful book, perfect for sharing with little ones who grab and need to learn to ask nicely, It also makes for the perfect bedtime read- find a cosy spot, snuggle down and enjoy the antics of Bobo.

Oh No, Bobo! Is a cute book made for children that teaches gentle consent. Lovely book!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Bobo is a baby orangutan who can’t sleep one night, he wanders the forest looking for something warm and cozy for a pillow. He touches every animal he sees to see how cozy they are even when they do not want to be touched. Finally he comes across a baby elephant who also can’t sleep because he needs a pillow and decides Bobo is soft and velvety. The elephant plays with Bobo until the elephants mother tells her not to touch Bobo without his permission. Then Bobo goes and finds the perfect pillow.
This is a sweet book with a good story and also a good lesson for children on boundaries. The art work is full of rich, vibrant colors and was a joy to read.
Thank you to NetGalley and QEB Publishing for the opportunity to read this book for a fair and honest review. #OhNoBobo, #NetGalley

I loved the vibrant illustrations and aim to impart the lesson of respecting boundaries and consent in 'Oh No, Bobo!' Overall it is an entertaining story that shows consequences for not respecting physical boundaries. This book will spark straightforward discussion with young children about what kind of behavior and touching is acceptable. This book is best for young readers, age 2-4.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this ARC.

I thought this book was great! I absolutely loved the illustrations. The story was important, it teaches the idea of asking and respecting someone's answer. Also, the idea of "yes" and "no". To have this concept in a kids book is very important. It could be used in a classroom in multiple ways, and the next steps section at the back is extremely useful. The problem was relatable and easy to understand-young children face issues like that constantly. I think the lesson was well explained, as was the apology and the reasoning. In the end, him returning to his mother is very sweet, the idea of returning and asking for something. I enjoyed the adult presence in the book as well and the reactions of the animals were funny! Great read, can easily be incorporated into the classroom.

I requested and received an e-ARC from NetGalley and Quatro Publishing Group – QEB in exchange for an honest review.

Bobo is a very naughty Orangutan who goes around the jungle touching/cuddling/pulling hair and feather of other animals without asking if it is okay. Bobo sees no problem with his behavior until the same is done to him. This is a great book to help you explain to children what consent is and how to ask for it.

I absolutely love the bright, colourful illustrations in this book!

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Bobo is sure one of his jungle friends will be able to help. He plucks a feather here and a tuft of hair there but only causes upset! Bobo is left despondent and still without a pillow. But when Elsie the elephant enthusiastically strokes Bobo and wraps him up in her trunk in an effort to play, Bobo gets very upset indeed. Will Bobo and Elsie both learn an important lesson about asking permission?

This teaches kids about consent in such a simple and easy to process way!

A simple and sweet picture book with a touching message about respect and permission when it comes to personal space and boundaries. Little ones will find comfort and understanding in Bobo the Orangutan's mistakes, and the 'Discussion and Comprehension' steps at the end will encourage insightful communication between parent and child.

With charming and vibrant illustrations that will whisk readers away to the starry, sleepy jungle.

Bobo is a small Orangutan who is having difficulty getting to sleep. No matter what he does to try and settle down it doesn't seem to work.

" His branch was too hard, the bark was too scratchy, and a knobbly bit was digging in his ear!"

He decides what he needs is a pillow. Yes, a pillow will be just the thing! He swoops and swings his way through the jungle on a quest to find the remedy that will cure his insomnia.

On his journey he encounters jungle friends who just might be the answer to his dilemma. He discovers very quickly that they do not want him invading their privacy. Elsie the baby elephant also is not asleep. She scoops Bobo up in her trunk and thinks because he is so soft and velvety he will make a great pillow. Bobo is not amused and wants his freedom. Elsie's dad wakes up and reprimands his tiny daughter telling her she needs to get Bobo's permission first before she touches him. Bobo finally escapes and happily he finds the perfect pillow to calm all his fears and anxiety. Can you guess what he finds?

This sweet book teaches a lesson on boundaries and asking permission. Beautifully illustrated, QEB’s Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance, and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers. I think little ones will really like this story.

Oh No, Bobo is a book for small children on asking permission. Bobo is a baby orangutan who can't sleep and needs a pillow. He bothers different animals of the jungle by trying to use them as sleeping aid without asking. There is a twist at the end which has the aim to make Bobo and the little readers understand why permission must be asked and obtained. The graphic was very pleasant and the message of the story was well conveyed. Thanks NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for a free copy of his book in return for an honest review

Bobo the Orangutang needs a pillow to get to sleep. He goes out in search of the perfect pillow. Along his search in runs into many upsetting situations. The illustrations are stunning and very vibrant colours bring the jungle alive. Bobo is a very cute character. I loved that the story had an important lesson about asking before doing and boundaries. My daughter really enjoyed the story and asked to read it again and again.
Thank you to Netgalley and QEB Publishing for a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for my honest review.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Release Date: April 21 2020

Oh No, Bobo! by Donna David is a sweet story about a young orangutan who is on the quest to find the perfect pillow so that he can get some sleep. Laura Watkins's illustrations of the jungle animals are beautiful and colorful and are sure to be eye catching for the intended audience. While Bobo is searching for the ingredients for his new pillow, he encounters other jungle animals and tries to take things that he thinks will make his pillow perfect. In doing so, he learns some very important lessons. Bobo has to learn to use his words and ask permission before he does things and he also has to learn to respect the other animals' personal space. These are both vital lessons for all young children to learn. This is a particularly difficult lesson for students with disabilities to fully understand, especially children on the autism spectrum. As a special education teacher, I feel that this would be a very useful book to share to help students learn that they need to communicate and respect personal space.

Note: I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley

This is a great book! I went into it thinking it was going to be a normal bedtime story- but it's not! It's a book about asking permission before touching someone! Bobo wants a pillow and tries to find one- by touching a bunch of other animals who have already told him NO!- And they get mad at him when he doesn't listen! Then the tables are turned and an animal does the same thing to him. This is such an important lesson for kids to learn. No means no, and you should always ask before you touch someone, even if you mean it in a nice and friendly way. The story is engaging and fun, and never comes across in a "preachy" kind of way.

The illustrations (by Laura Watkins) are beautiful! They are so colorful and detailed but not in a way that distracts from the story- instead they enhance it in a wonderful way.

Definitely a book I would recommend.