Bob staake my pet book

We are big fans of bob staake, and while i dont think my pet book quite tops the donut chef, its still a story we love to read and reread. This is however, a book for children and that allows author and illustrator bob staake to unlock the door to his imagination and let it all flood out onto the page and boy, does it flood. His work has graced the cover of the new yorker more than a dozen times, and his november 17, 2008, barack obama victory cover was named the best magazine cover of the year by time magazine. Bob staake s exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of hi. It combines clever and original rhyming charity with bobs distinct illustration style. His work has graced the cover of the new yorker a dozen times, and his november 17, 2008 barack obama victory cover was named best magazine cover of the year by time magazine. The new york times named staakes the red lemon one of the ten best illustrated books of the year. Bob staake is the author and illustrator of over sixty books.

Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesn t meow or bark. This story is about a boy who wishes for a book a a pet. My pet book hardcover july 8 2014 by bob staake author 4. Bob staake is the creator of many books for children, including bluebird. My pet book by bob staake, 9780385373128, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bob staakes exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal. My pet book by bob staake where the sidewalk ends bookstore. My pet book has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. About the author bob staake is the creator of many books for children, including bluebird. The donut chef, a childrens choice book awards finalist. Bobs awardwinning work appears in publications like the new yorker, the.

And since we love books around our home, we connect with the book s praise of books and reading. One of staakes sillier, more ebullient outingsand thats saying something. Staakes illustration style is evocative, colourful and wonderfully inviting. My pet book by bob staake overdrive rakuten overdrive. Official facebook fan page for illustrator, author and graphic designer bob staake. My pet book book by bob staake 3 available editions. My pet book book by bob staake 3 available editions half.

Inside the studio with bob staake, illustrator of the book of gold. The book titled my pet book by bob staake is about a young boy who does not want an actual pet like a cat or dog. He lives and works in chatham, massachusetts on the elbow of cape cod. See how his low maintenance pet gets lost and how he finally find his book he calls his friend. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The young boy and the book eventually turn out to be good friends and go on many fun adventures together but one day the pet book is gone. Random house books for young readers, 9780385373128, 40pp. Interview with bob staake created by national book festival listen to. Use the story my pet book by bob staake as the starting point for a wide range of crosscurricular activities with our free teaching ideas.

Most people choose cats and dogs as pets, but not the little boy in this book. Read my pet book by bob staake available from rakuten kobo. Inside the studio with bob staake, the book of gold. See all books authored by bob staake, including bluebird, and the red lemon deluxe golden book, and more on. A charming picture book about a boy and his very unusual pet, from awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake. These include my pet book, the book of gold, toys galore and donut chef. Awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake has created a rollicking picture book about a boy and his most unusual pet most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Books make the perfect pets, the boy decides, and chooses a bright red one. Bob staake s exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal to anyone whose best friends are. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my pet book.

My pet book kindle edition by bob staake author format. Bob staakes exuberant tale of a little boy and the pet of his dreams will appeal to anyone whose best. My pet book teaching ideas join our email newsletter to receive free updates. My pet book has suessian levels of activity going on over each page. My pet book offers visual delightsthough staakes style is bold and graphic, many of his pages are crowded with funny detailsits a goofy, goodnatured adventure that should appeal to any book lovereven one who likes kittens and puppies. Apr 15, 2020 a boy doesnt want a normal pet, so he picks a book out as a pet.

Interview with bob staake created by national book festival listen to the audio share. Random house books for young readers publication date. A boy doesnt want a normal pet, so he picks a book out as a pet. Cleverly told, the tale becomes a cautionary tale when the book is missing and then we see how important it is to match a book and its owner. My pet book by bob staake random house 2014 isbn 10. My pet book paperback by staake bob isbn 178344231x isbn. Staake takes a few wrong turns and a makes few awkward rhymes over the course of the story, but his. Aug 20, 2014 my pet book by bob staake, 9780385373128, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Bob staake books list of books by author bob staake. Most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Nov 01, 2014 this is however, a book for children and that allows author and illustrator bob staake to unlock the door to his imagination and let it all flood out onto the page and boy, does it flood. He lives and works in chatham, massachusetts on the elbow of cape cod after drawing editorial cartoons while at west high school in torrance, california, staake attended the university of southern california 1977 on a journalisminternational.

If youre making a classroom display board about the books of bob staake, add our free printable banner. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. My pet book is told in verse and, as picture book prove time and time again except for the extremely talented author and illustrator chris van dusen it is very difficult to sustain a rhyming story over the course of a meaty picture book. They have been translated into over 12 languages around the world. My pet book npr coverage of my pet book by bob staake. Awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake has created a rollicking p. Bob staake a boys search for the perfect pet leads him to the bookstore, where he finds a bright red book that becomes his best friend. The pair race to the thrift store to search for the beloved tome, finding it hiding in a doghouse in the stores pet section. Obligingly, staake finds room to portray this unusual pets power to transport its owner through its tales of awesomeness and glory. My pet book hardcover july 8, 2014 by bob staake author visit amazons bob staake page.

My pet book random house robots, robots everywhere. Bob staake s geometric style that was so memorable in the wordless picture book bluebird returns to tell the story of a young boy who opts for a book as a pet. Hes also a prolific and highly acclaimed commercial illustrator whose work has appeared in the new yorker, time, the washington post, and the new york times. Staakes quatrains scan well, though at times they approachwell, doggerel. Bob staake is currently considered a single author. See more ideas about bob, illustration and new yorker covers. My pet book teaching ideas join our email newsletter to. Jul 25, 2014 my pet book is told in verse and, as picture book prove time and time again except for the extremely talented author and illustrator chris van dusen it is very difficult to sustain a rhyming story over the course of a meaty picture book. My pet book awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake has created a rollicking picture book about a boy and his most unusual pet most pets are cats and dogs, but what happens when a boy wants a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Most pets are cats and dogs, but what do you do if you want a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Bob staake most pets are cats and dogs, but what do you do if you want a different kind of pet, one that doesnt meow or bark. Awardwinning authorillustrator bob staake has created a rollicking picture book about a boy and his most unusual pet.