Chez Bob by Bob Shea

I love Bob Shea!  I also love that his newest comedic picture book is a play on words . . . on his name!  Now, originally, this book was supposed to come out today, August 24, 2021.  But now, for reasons unknown (but probably pandemic related), it is hitting shelves on September 7th.  Click on the title to get your name on the waiting list.

Welcome to Chez Bob, which seems like a real restaurant . . . until you realize . . . it's on an alligator's NOSE!  Bob's got a hidden plan for his customers: "Birds will come to eat, but I will eat the birds!"  As they fly in from all over the world to dine on Bob's face, something starts to happen that takes the lazy, hungry reptile by surprise.  The birds stay.  "More yummy birds!" he rejoices -- he'll want for nothing!  But when the time is right, will Bob make the right choice?

Take a look at the publisher's page to see a book chat with the author/illustrator and access storytime activities.

Find all of Bob Shea's hilarious stories in the picture book room under E  SHE.

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