SuitabookBob Humbug
John Falola
- Reading
- Read together and pause to notice how Bob and the children react to one another; let the child decide whether the children's repeated visits seem helpful to him.
- Themes
- Repeated attempts at friendship: Four children return each season to try to befriend Bob, who has withdrawn from others. The repeated visits give the story a seasonal pattern, with the children's efforts set against Bob's reluctance.
- Worth knowing
- Bob's grumpy manner and the possibility of being sent away make this a story about friendship attempts that may not be welcomed.