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Meet Bob. He's the all-time favorite library book at Wisdom Hill Elementary. But Sebastian is nothing like Bob's previous enthusiastic borrowers. In fact, Sebastian completely forgets about Bob! Will Bob ever feel the love of a contented fan again, or will he be lost and alone forever? In this harrowing tale told from a book's point of view, author and librarian Gloria Koster showcases the joy of reading and the importance of taking care of books.

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What child or caregiver hasn't experienced the search for a lost library book? Readers are introduced to charming Bob, an anthropomorphized book who entices elementary school library visitors with sunglasses atop its eyebrows, a hand holding a lidded cup with a straw, and sparkles emanating from his red body. Bob entertains readers in the car, at the dentist's office, and in bed on a sick day. That's when Sebastian borrows Bob; his sister eats her sloppy peanut butter sandwich too close to the book, and his brother places a toy pirate ship on the cover. The worst offense, however, is Sebastian ""doesn't even open me up."" A slew of mishaps lead Bob to a kitchen shelf between cookbooks where he is lost for months; a letter from the school librarian nudges Sebastian into action, and he reads the book ""again and again and again."" Full-color illustrations are mixed with panels and speech bubbles from several characters, including Bob with some humorous one-liners. Back matter includes a list of five tips for book care, presented by Bob himself. VERDICT A must-have book for libraries; educators and storytellers will want to use it for read-alouds to teach library book etiquette.--Carrie Voliva ""School Library Journal""

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A public and a school librarian, Gloria belongs to the Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education. She enjoys both city and country life, dividing her time between Manhattan and the small town of Pound Ridge, New York. Gloria has three adult children and a bunch of energetic grand kids. Pawel Gierlinski is a freelance illustrator based in Poland. Living and working in Lublin, his work is influenced by his love of cartoons as well as fantasy stories and movies. Pawel enjoys creating different characters, places and fun scenarios. His illustrations are characterized by warm, saturated colors. Worked with Storytime Magazine, Igloo Books and authors from all over the world. Internationally represented by Astound Agency.

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