{"product_id":"welcome-to-bobvilleisbn-9780593122723","title":"Welcome to Bobville","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere's a timely, hilarious picture book, with Seussian appeal!  In Bobville, everyone is named...yup, Bob...and everything is exactly the same--until one Bob decides he'd like to be a Bruce. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelcome to Bobville, home to people only named Bob! In Bobville, the Bobs eat the same food, wear the same clothes, watch the same movies, and have the same hobbies. They agree on everything-- ESPECIALLY that they don't like anyone who isn't named Bob. The Bobs go about their Bob ways, until one day, to the surprise of the entire city, one resident decides he wants to do things a little differently, and live as Bruce. In response, the Bobs build a wall to keep Bruce, and anyone else who dares to be different, out of the city. But Bruce doesn't mind-- it turns out the diverse world outside of Bobville is actually very beautiful. In this timely picture book, bestselling author Jonah Winter and acclaimed illustrator Bob Staake explore how exclusion and walls breed intolerance, and how being different and open-minded enriches our lives and the world.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003eWelcome To Bobville\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A fun lesson with a not-so subtle message that promotes pushing boundaries and embracing differences.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A clever look at tolerance and understanding.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A reminder of the importance of independent thinking and the joy of being different wrapped in a silly yet empowering tale.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There are lots of books lately about celebrating differences and condemning intolerance. This title is a carefree addition to the canon that is simply a celebration of how silly it would be for us all to be the same.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Jonah Winter's \u003c\/u\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eThurgood: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Winter and Collier have created a catalyst that will inspire readers to learn more about this giant of American history.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A memorable portrait of a legal giant.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Informative, inspiring, and exciting. . . . A fervent celebration of a man whose work improved the lives of millions of Americans.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A resounding winner.” —\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness, Starred Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Bob Staake's \u003c\/u\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eBluebird: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Staake works out an impressive range of emotion... Without use of a single word, this book raises all kinds of simple profundities for kids to question, ponder, imagine, and discuss.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“…believers and skeptics alike will find something deeply impressive and moving in this work of a singular, fully committed talent.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Like nothing you have seen before.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred ReviewJonah Winter is the award-winning author of more than forty nonfiction picture books that promote environmental awareness and social and racial justice. Among them are \u003ci\u003eHere Comes the Garbage Barge!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eRuth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMy Name is James Madison Hemings\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBarack\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Founding Fathers!\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eLillian’s Right to Vote\u003c\/i\u003e, a Jane Addams Children’s Book Award recipient and Kirkus Prize finalist. Visit him at jonahwinter.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Staake has authored and\/or illustrated over 50 books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Gold \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Bluebird\u003c\/i\u003e, which received three starred reviews; \u003ci\u003eMy Pet Book\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Donut Chef\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eLook! a Book!\u003c\/i\u003e The New York Times named Staake's \u003ci\u003eThe Red Lemon\u003c\/i\u003e one of the ten best illustrated books of the year. Learn more at BobStaake.com.","brand":"Schwartz \u0026 Wade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304788414693,"sku":"NP9780593122723","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593122723.jpg?v=1730758444","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/welcome-to-bobvilleisbn-9780593122723","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}