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Bob Not Bob!: *to be read as though you have the worst cold ever Hardcover – Picture Book, February 14, 2017

by Audrey Vernick (Author), Liz Garton Scanlon (Author), Matthew Cordell (Illustrator, Cover Art)
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From the Caldecott Award-winning and bestselling team of Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon, and Matthew Cordell comes a hilarious sick-day read-aloud!

Little Louie is stuck in bed with a bad cold. His nose is clogged, his ears are crackling, and his brain feels full. All he wants is his mom to take care of him, but whenever he calls out for her, his stuffed-up nose makes it sound like he's summoning slobbery dog Bob instead! This silly but sweet picture book will make kids laugh out loud as Louie tries to make himself understood. They won't be able to help joining Louie in crying out, "Bob, not Bob!"
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD500L
  6. Dimensions
    11.3 x 0.45 x 10.85 inches
  7. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    February 14, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    1484723023
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1484723029
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PreS-Gr 2—Little Louie has a bad cold. His nose is clogged. His brain is fuzzy. In a sudden urge to abandon self-sufficiency, he yells for his mom—but congestion makes it sound like he's asking for "Bob," which is coincidentally the name of his dog. Instead of a warm, comforting parent, Louie gets his drooly, high-strung dalmatian. This is the central joke of the book. (For the former Bob, the "o" is stylized to look like a heart, while for the latter, it simply looks like an "o.") Readers are told that the text should "be read as though you have the worst cold ever." The story is child-centric if a bit unfocused and is in keeping with busy families and the havoc caused by ailing children. Cordell's Jules Feiffer—esque illustrations are entertaining, even though the unvaried white background could use more pep. VERDICT Wheezy, sneezy kids are likely to enjoy hearing about someone who's as sick as they are and to giggle at the ongoing confusion. A competent but one-note addition.—Susan Weitz, formerly at Spencer-Van Etten School District, Spencer, NY

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Praise for Bob, Not Bob!:
Abilene ISD Mockingbird Award

A CCIRA Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books for Kids

A Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee

Illinois Monarch Award Masterlist

A Junior Library Guild Selection

A Mitten Award Honor Book

NYC Reads 365

Redbud Read-Aloud Book award Masterlist

A Show Me Readers Award Nominee

VA Reads Master List

A Volunteer State Book Award Nominee

* "[A] perfect cheer-up for a kid tucked up with a cold."―Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

* "Every page offers a giggle. . . . [T]his is read-aloud gold."―Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "The co-authors' narrative is satisfying beyond the funny gimmick, [...] offering depth and heart in addition to the silly misunderstandings."―Horn Book, starred review

"Scanlon and Vernick's text is sweet without treacle, and [...]Cordell's artwork is terrific."―Kirkus Reviews

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (February 14, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1484723023
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1484723029
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD500L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.3 x 0.45 x 10.85 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 112 ratings

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    Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of nearly 20 beloved picture books, including the Caldecott-honored and best-selling ALL THE WORLD, and her newest releases -- I WANT A BOAT! and THANK YOU, GARDEN. Her first novel for middle grade readers, THE GREAT GOOD SUMMER, came it in 2015. Her next novel, LOLO'S LIGHT, will launch in 2022. Scanlon is on the faculty of the Vermont College of Fine Arts and is a frequent and popular presenter at schools, festivals and conferences. She lives in Austin, Texas.

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    Audrey Vernick writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. A three-time recipient of the New Jersey Arts Council's writing fellowship, Audrey's books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She lives near the ocean with her family. Visit her at www.audreyvernick.com and follow her on twitter @yourbuffalo.

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A little boy gets a bad cold and tries calling for "Mom"...
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A little boy gets a bad cold and tries calling for "Mom"...
A little boy gets a bad cold and tries calling for "Mom" but it keeps sounding like "Bob", so it's his dog that comes running (and slobbering)."Bob, not Bob!" he yells. Poor Bob is confused. Poor Louie just wants his mom.This book is adorably written and illustrated, and delightful to read aloud (in a badly congested voice, of course). It's a cute spin on how miserable it is to have a bad cold. It's also a shout-out to how irreplaceable Moms are, especially when we feel lousy.We love this book at our house, and go around saying "Bob, not Bob!" for no reason at all. It's just so fun to say.
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Cheryl Bates
5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny
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Great kids book, but you must sound like you have a bad cold
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5.0 out of 5 stars A little boy gets a bad cold and tries calling for "Mom"...
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A little boy gets a bad cold and tries calling for "Mom" but it keeps sounding like "Bob", so it's his dog that comes running (and slobbering).

"Bob, not Bob!" he yells. Poor Bob is confused. Poor Louie just wants his mom.

This book is adorably written and illustrated, and delightful to read aloud (in a badly congested voice, of course). It's a cute spin on how miserable it is to have a bad cold. It's also a shout-out to how irreplaceable Moms are, especially when we feel lousy.

We love this book at our house, and go around saying "Bob, not Bob!" for no reason at all. It's just so fun to say.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A little boy gets a bad cold and tries calling for "Mom"...
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017
A little boy gets a bad cold and tries calling for "Mom" but it keeps sounding like "Bob", so it's his dog that comes running (and slobbering).

"Bob, not Bob!" he yells. Poor Bob is confused. Poor Louie just wants his mom.

This book is adorably written and illustrated, and delightful to read aloud (in a badly congested voice, of course). It's a cute spin on how miserable it is to have a bad cold. It's also a shout-out to how irreplaceable Moms are, especially when we feel lousy.

We love this book at our house, and go around saying "Bob, not Bob!" for no reason at all. It's just so fun to say.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022
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This one is great to read, it’s funny and can be read multiple times
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Racheltea
5.0 out of 5 stars First grade class could not stop laughing during read aloud!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
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Definitely must read this like you have a stuffy nose. My first grade class and I cracked up as we read this book! Too cute and funny. My kids had fun trying to read the book with "a cold accent", too.
My class now requests this book whenever anyone even has the slightest cold. They love to say "Ohhh, look I sound like that now, too!"
Great read.
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LHK
5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew having a cold could be so funny?!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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Such a fun read aloud, often inspiring everyone listening to get in on the fun of talking like you have a cold...esp when you don't actually have a cold. Kids will relate to feeling old enough to not strictly *need* Mom but wanting her more frequently than usual when not feeling 100%. The expressive cartoon-like illustrations are full of energy and make the Louie's growing frustration all the more palpable.
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Colmom
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019
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Cute book, as others have said.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read for parents and kids
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
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We love this book so much that it has become our go to gift giving book. We found it at the library and immediately bought it to have at home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for 6 year olds
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019
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I bought this book to read to the 6 year old girl I nanny, and she loved it. She still laughs about it and quotes the book a few weeks later. It has a really strong, good quality cover too!
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Danadino
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in France on January 10, 2021
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This book is hilarious and a MUST read out loud! It made me laugh to tears! The sense of humour is brilliant! and the illustrations supporting the text add to the humour. A great read! That's one book am happy to read over and over and over again :).
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Eleanor
5.0 out of 5 stars ADORABLE!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2019
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I teach the junior side of Primary School and they simply adored this fun, relatable story!! I was begged time and time again to re- read this one.
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