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Scanlon, Liz Garton , Vernick, Audrey

Bob, Not Bob!

40 pp. | Disney/Hyperion | February, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4847-2302-9 $17.99

(1) K-3 Illustrated by Matthew Cordell. Little Louie has a bad cold: "All he wanted...was his mother." But with his stuffy nose, his calls for "MOM!" sound like "BOB!"--the name of his big, slobbery dog, who comes running. Soon, everyone, including faithful Bob, is frustrated and confused. The coauthors' narrative is satisfying beyond the funny gimmick, offering depth and heart. Cordell's expressive, loose-lined illustrations enhance the humor and help move the plot forward.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2017