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Welcome to Bobville

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Welcome to Bobville by Jonah Winter is a delightful children's book that explores the themes of individuality and conformity. In the town of Bobville, everyone is expected to be exactly the same, right down to their name. But one Bob yearns to be different, setting out on a journey to discover a place where he can truly be himself. The story encourages children to celebrate their uniqueness and embrace diversity.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales that celebrate individuality and the courage to stand out in a world that encourages conformity. With engaging illustrations and a playful narrative, it's perfect for sparking conversations about identity and the joy of embracing one's uniqueness.

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Welcome to Bobville

In Bobville, everyone is named Bob and everything is exactly the same--until one day when one Bob decides to be a Bruce.

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Here's a timely, hilarious picture book, with Seussian appeal! In Bobville, everyone is named...yup, Bob...and everything is exactly the same--until one Bob decides he'd like to be a Bruce. Here's a timely, hilarious picture book, with Seussian appeal! In Bobville, everyone is named...yup, Bob...and everything is exactly the same--until one Bob decides he'd like to be a Bruce. Welcome to Bobville, home to people only named Bob! In Bobville, the Bobs eat the same food, wear the same clothes, watch the same movies, and have the same hobbies. They agree on everything-- ESPECIALLY that they don't like anyone who isn't named Bob. The Bobs go about their Bob ways, until one day, to the surprise of the entire city, one resident decides he wants to do things a little differently, and live as Bruce. In response, the Bobs build a wall to keep Bruce, and anyone else who dares to be different, out of the city. But Bruce doesn't mind-- it turns out the diverse world outside of Bobville is actually very beautiful. In this timely picture book, bestselling author Jonah Winter and acclaimed illustrator Bob Staake explore how exclusion and walls breed intolerance, and how being different and open-minded enriches our lives and the world.

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Welcome to Bobville by Jonah Winter is praised for its engaging approach to promoting individuality and endorsing tolerance. It is described as a playful, yet thought-provoking tale that emphasises the importance of celebrating differences and thinking independently, wrapped in a humorous but empowering narrative.

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ISBN: 9780593122723

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Jonah Winter is the award-winning author of more than forty nonfiction picture books that promote environmental awareness and social and racial justice. Among them are Here Comes the Garbage Barge!; Ruth Bader Ginsburg- The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality; My Name is James Madison Hemings; Barack; The Founding Fathers!; and Lillian's Right to Vote, a Jane Addams Children's Book Award recipient and Kirkus Prize finalist. Visit him at jonahwinter.com. Bob Staake has authored and/or illustrated over 50 books, including The Book of Gold and Bluebird, which received three starred reviews; My Pet Book; The Donut Chef; and Look! a Book! The New York Times named Staake's The Red Lemon one of the ten best illustrated books of the year. Learn more at BobStaake.com.

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