Thank Goodness for Bob

Thank Goodness for Bob

Paperback original

Paperback (12 Jan 2017)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Max is a child who worries. A lot.

He worries about being bitten by spiders, abducted by aliens, or sometimes just that people don't like him enough. Soon it feels like his worries might take over the world!

Thank goodness for Bob the dog, who shows Max that the best way to deal with worries is to share them with a friend. Told with sensitivity and a sense of fun, this relatable story encourages empathy and illustrates the importance of talking about worries.

Stress and anxiety amongst children is a growing problem and this warm-hearted picture book provides a much-needed aid to help parents calm their children's worries. Much like Benji Davies' Grandad's Island, this story tackles a sensitive issue with a lightness of touch, allowing parents to approach a difficult topic through the comfort of a fun story.

Gabriel Alborozo's illustrations brilliantly capture family life and his appealing artwork injects some gentle humour into situations that will be familiar to many families.


A modern take on Virginia Ironside and Frank Rodgers' The Huge Bag of Worries, Carol McLeod and Katherine Martin's Fill a Bucket and Amanda McCardie's A Book of Feelings, this is the perfect calming bedtime read for children ages 3 years and up.

Praise for Gabriel Alborozo's The Colour Thief -

'With minimal text, simple drawings and an explosion of colours, this is an absolutely delightful book to share' - Irish Examiner

Book information

ISBN: 9781405282970
Publisher: Egmont UK Ltd
Imprint: Egmont UK Limited
Pub date:
Edition: Paperback original
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 28 unnumbered
Weight: 214g
Height: 248mm
Width: 276mm
Spine width: 5mm