It's not easy to become friends with someone who is nothing like you - but surprising things can happen when you give it a try. A comforting story of friendship for any child who does not conform to traditional gender stereotypes, this is the story of two boys, as different as different can be. Big Bob likes trucks and throwing balls and being loud. Little Bob likes dolls and jingling bracelets and being quiet. No matter what they do, they do not do it the same. But when they become new neighbours, they might just find a way to be friends... With humour and tenderness, James Howe and Laura Ellen Anderson beautifully depict the struggles and joys that come when friendships are forged between different kinds of people.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2016 by Walker Books Ltd .

James Howe is the author of more than seventy books for young readers, including the award-winning Bunnicula series and the highly acclaimed young adult novel, The Watcher. He lives in New York State, USA. Laura Ellen Anderson graduated from University College Falmouth (England) in 2010. Her fresh, bold, humorous style has instant appeal. She draws in the reader and lets her wild and cute baby animals entertain and illuminate.