What an extra-happy way to start the new year! BOB IS THE BIGGEST, STRONGEST, AND SMARTEST received a big, beautiful Booklist STARRED review. I couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what they had to say!
“Bob the bear is the biggest, strongest, and smartest—according to himself. He never misses a
moment to sing his own praises when he comes across other animals in the forest. When Bill, an
affable badger, moves in, instead of talking about himself, he asks questions of others. Bill’s
genuine interest in getting to know his new neighbors leads him to make many friends, while
Bob’s bragging ways only isolate the ursine egotist. As Bob watches Bill engage in
conversations, always driven by earnest curiosity, it leads Bob to ask Bill a question of his own.
When that question leads Bill to ask Bob about himself, he shows Bob the magic of thinking of
others. As Bob begins to ask questions of Bill, and later the other animals, he becomes less
boastful and more likable and considerate. This delightfully funny picture book gently shows
young readers that getting to know others rather than showing off is the way to make friends.
The animals are whimsically portrayed in a variety of colors and clothing. The story is told
through a main text as well as speech bubbles that show the characters interacting with one
another. Reidy’s latest picture-book offering will leave readers, like Bob, feeling the biggest,
strongest, and smartest when it comes to friendship.” — Ashley Leffel
BOB will be coming to bookstores and libraries in February (from Penguin/Rocky Pond Books, Amy Jindra Hodgson and me!). But you can give the book an extra boost (and I’d be SO grateful!) by preordering it now. 
Find out more at https://jeanreidy.com/…/bob-is-the-biggest-strongest…/
