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Leon and Bob

By Simon James

Adjectives

heartwarming imaginative touching

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Leon has just moved to a new town and feels lonely. He creates an imaginary friend named Bob, who keeps him company. When a boy his age moves in next door, Leon wants to befriend him but insists Bob comes along. Suddenly, Bob disappears, leaving Leon to face his fears and make a real friend on his own.

About the author

Simon James is a celebrated British author and illustrator, best known for his much-loved books like ‘Dear Greenpeace’ and ‘Baby Brains’. Simon’s stories are filled with warmth, humour, and gentle adventure. He enjoys creating characters and worlds that inspire children to use their imagination and discover the joy of reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2016

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