Bob and Rob

Bling is Rob’s thing – preferably of the stolen variety, for Rob’s occupation is burgling. Indeed, he’s a really bad burglar who loves to torment unsuspecting victims. In complete contrast, Bob, his dog is a thoroughly good sort, baking cakes and helping the elderly across the road. But despite this, he’s remained faithful to his owner. That is until Rob steals a pile of presents, which turn out to be children’s toys. Bob cannot bear the thought of some poor children crying their eyes out and takes them all back. The task proves so exhausting that he falls asleep on the job and awakes to hugs from three children who take him to be part of their presents and all ends happily for the canine half of the partnership.

As for Rob, he too finds himself with a new home – behind bars!

Wackily illustrated in comic style, in bold, bright colours, Sue Pickford’s promising debut picture book should win many young friends especially those who like humour of the slapstick variety.