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Chez Bob

By Bob Shea
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Chez Bob by Bob Shea is a delightful children's book about a scheming alligator named Bob who opens a restaurant on his nose to lure in unsuspecting birds for dinner. Bob's plan hilariously backfires as he finds himself enjoying the company of his feathered friends rather than feasting on them. It's a charming tale of unexpected friendship and the joys of community.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you love humorous and imaginative children's stories with colourful illustrations. It features a quirky plot that revolves around clever antics, making it a delightful read for both kids and adults who appreciate witty storytelling.

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From the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur Vs. series comes a kid-pleasing read-aloud about a devious alligator who learns to love!

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Welcome to Chez Bob, which seems like a real restaurant...until you realise...it's on an alligator's NOSE!

Bob's got a hidden plan for his customers: "Birds will come to eat, but I will eat the birds!" As they fly in from all over the world to dine on Bob's face, something starts to happen that takes the lazy, hungry reptile by surprise β€” the birds stay. "More yummy birds!" he rejoices β€” he'll want for nothing!

But when the time is right, will Bob make the right choice?

Comic genius Bob Shea cooks up a tasty tale that proves anyone, even hungry alligators, can have a change of heart and learn to be a good friend.

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Chez Bob by Bob Shea has received enthusiastic acclaim, being highlighted as a best book of 2021 by several notable publications. It combines humour and sweetness with its playful illustrations and story about kindness and belonging. Reviews praise its engaging and mischievous storytelling, making it a hit for story time with its cleverness and comedic appeal.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316483117

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 40

Collections

Bob Shea Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Bob Shea has created many hilarious books for young people, including Crash, Splash or Moo!, the popular Dinosaur Vs. series, Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, Unicorn is Maybe Not so Great After All, and the early readers featuring Ballet Cat. He has also written stories such as Who Wet My Pants?, illustrated by Zachariah OHora. He lives in Madison, Connecticut and invites you to visit him at bobshea.com.

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