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Bob to the Rescue
An Illustrated Picture Book
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This is a fully-illustrated, 32-page picture book for children by the authors of A STREET CAT NAMED BOB.
When Bob finds a lost little puppy in the park, he remembers what it's like to be homeless and hungry so he does all he can to help his new friend.
Perfect for younger fans of Bob the cat and James Bowen.
Bob is back and this time he's coming to the rescue!
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Bob to the Rescue is back, and this time he's coming to the rescue!
This is a fully-illustrated, 32-page picture book for children by the authors of A Street Cat Named Bob.
When Bob finds a lost little puppy in the park, he remembers what it's like to be homeless and hungry, so he does all he can to help his new friend.
Perfect for younger fans of Bob the cat and James Bowen.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781782954859
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 September 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 3.0mm
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 290.0mm
Weight: 221g
Pages: 32
About the Author
James Bowen (Author) James Bowen is the author of the bestselling A STREET CAT NAMED BOB and THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BOB. He found Bob the cat in 2007 and the pair have been inseparable ever since. They both live in north London. Garry Jenkins (Author) Garry Jenkins is an author and journalist. During a 25-year career he has written for magazines and newspapers from Elle to Time Out and the Daily Mail. He now writes regularly for The Times. He has also collaborated on a number of bestselling animal-related books. He lives with his family in London.
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