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I'll Save You Bobo!
CCBC Review:
Eileen and Marc Rosenthal have followed up on the charming I Must Have Bobo! (Atheneum, 2011), about a cat named Earl fixated on a little boy’s stuffed monkey, with this captivating portrayal of a child’s imaginative play. Earl the cat still loves Bobo the monkey, and as the boy draws and narrates a jungle adventure in which Bobo (and snakes) feature prominently, Earl’s relentless pursuit mirrors the danger the little boy imagines his stuffed animal faces in the made-up story. The interplay between the two stories—a jungle cat stalks crayon Bobo while Earl the cat stalks the real one—is marvelous. So, too, is Earl’s growing frustration, and eventual triumph. Authentic childlike—and catlike!—behaviors are featured in this stand-alone sequel. ©2012 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-7
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Humor
Imagination/Imaginary Play
Pets
Stories and Storytelling
Toys
Publisher:
Atheneum
Publish Year: 2012
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9781442403789
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Rosenthal