Bob staake s exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of hi. Inside the studio with bob staake, the book of gold. The donut chef, a childrens choice book awards finalist. The commercial also featured animated characters from staake s my pet book that seemed to fly off the pages. My pet book has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. My pet book book by bob staake 3 available editions. His newest picture book, my pet book, perfectly presents staake s wacky sensibilities and his colorfully crowded world while expressing the joys of books and.
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Staakes illustration style is evocative, colourful and wonderfully inviting. Make a wishlist of books that you would like to read or a list of your favourite books. Staake lives and works in chatham in a 220yearold house. Most people choose cats and dogs as pets, but not the little boy in this book. Awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake has created a rollicking p. The new york times named staakes the red lemon one of the ten best illustrated books of the year. Bob staake s exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal to anyone whose best friends are. My pet book offers visual delightsthough staake s style is bold and graphic, many of his pages are crowded with funny detailsits a goofy, goodnatured adventure that should appeal to any book lovereven one who likes kittens and puppies. His work has graced the cover of the new yorker a dozen times, and his november 17, 2008 barack obama victory cover was named best magazine cover of the year by time magazine.
Artist and illustrator bob staake will give talk arts. Bestselling author sue stainton and bestselling illustrator bob staake come together to tell of a rambunctious boys journey through the park on his way to adopt the pet of his dreamsa dog, of course. Awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake has created a rollicking picture book about a boy and his most unusual pet. Awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake has created a rollicking picture book about a boy and his most unusual pet most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Visit your local bookshop library and find out the most popular types of books that. Most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Bestselling author sue stainton and bestselling illustrator bob staake come together to tell of a rambunctious boys journey through the park on his way to adopt the pet of his dreams a dog, of course. Robots, robots everywhere the bestselling little golden book all about robots robots are everywhere in this bright and funny board book and preschoolers are going to love it whether up in space, beneath the seas, or even under couches, awardwinning illustrator bob staake s bold and colorful bots make this book a must have. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my pet book. He lives and works in chatham, massachusetts in a 200yearold house on the elbow of cape cod. A boy doesnt want a normal pet, so he picks a book out as a pet. Cleverly told, the tale becomes a cautionary tale when the book is missing and then we see how important it is to match a book and its owner.
Inside the studio with bob staake, illustrator of the book of gold. About the author bob staake is the creator of many books for children, including bluebird. Bob staake most pets are cats and dogs, but what do you do if you want a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Each boo is like a real pet that needs lots of attention, and your task is to take care of it in the best way possible. Books make the perfect pets, the boy decides, and chooses a bright red one.
My pet book by bob staake live oak public libraries. Bob staake s geometric style that was so memorable in the wordless picture book bluebird returns to tell the story of a young boy who opts for a book as a pet. My pet book paperback by staake bob isbn 178344231x isbn. Hes also a prolific and highly acclaimed commercial illustrator whose work has appeared in the new yorker, time, the washington post, and the new york times. My pet book by bob staake by bob staake by bob staake by bob staake. My pet book by bob staake, 9780385373128, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. More sentimental even than staake s earlier my pet book 2014, but the shiny metaphor is wellintentioned and the nod to libraries is welltaken.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In 2014, he starred in an international tv commercial and ad campaign for intel. My pet book awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake has created a rollicking picture book about a boy and his most unusual pet most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Enjoy countless hours of fun in this addictive and entertaining game brought to you by tapps games. Staakes bouncy hero resembles a photoshop version of crockett johnsons harold as he casually walks his obedient book. The pair race to the thrift store to search for the beloved tome, finding it hiding in a doghouse in the stores pet section. Bob staake is an american illustrator, cartoonist, childrens book author and designer. A celebration of the many types of dogs and the different shapes, sizes, textures, and temperaments they can have. Bob staake s exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal. My pet book hardcover july 8, 2014 by bob staake author visit amazons bob staake page.
Everythings swell, until the day the boy returns from school to find that the maid has mistakenly given his pet to charity. Books awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake has created a rollicking picture book about a boy and his most unusual pet. Most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesn t meow or bark. Feed it, wash it, take care of its health, put it to sleep and play with your boo while you have lots of fun with over 20 thrilling mini. Bob staakes 2006 golden book the red lemon was a new york times best illustrated childrens book of the year. My pet book by bob staake in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. The short, upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations make i love dogs. Staake s childrens books have been translated into over 15 languages around the world.
When it goes missing, a lively adventure is in store for readers who love a happy ending. Read my pet book by bob staake available from rakuten kobo. Random house books for young readers publication date. Bob staakes exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams. My pet book by bob staake where the sidewalk ends bookstore. Bob staake s exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal to anyone whose best. Bob staakes exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal to anyone whose best friends are. Books make the perfect pets, the boy decides, and chooses a. The commercial also featured animated characters from mr. My pet book by bob staake overdrive rakuten overdrive. Most pets are cats and dogs, but what do you do if you want a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Use the story my pet book by bob staake as the starting point for a wide range of crosscurricular activities with our free teaching ideas. Write some instructions to teach others how to look after a pet book. My pet book by bob staake random house 2014 isbn 10.
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