Book Overview
Bobo the chimp finds that his jungle friends are happy to help him feel tall - but that small is still the perfect size for being safe in Mommy's arms. When you're a tiny chimp like Bobo, it seems that everyone else is bigger than you. Luckily, all his pals, from the lion cub to the elephant to the towering giraffe, let Bobo climb on their shoulders or even their heads to give him a taste of being tall. But what if the eager little guy clambers too high? With endearingly expressive illustrations, Jez Alborough turns a moment of high anxiety into a Mommy-and-Bobo reunion in another irresistible tale of very few words-and very big heart.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0763627844
ISBN13:9780763627843
Release Date:August 2005
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 11.0" x 9.4"
Age Range:2 to 5 years
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Bobo Night Night
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
We read Tall and Hug before bed every night and my two year old twins love Bobo. Each child likes to pretend to FALL! into Mommy's arms before going to sleep. I believe they feel safe knowing Mommy is there for them.
Fun to read, easy to understand the emotion and the relationship
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Great, great book that benefits the child in many ways. On emotion and trust, it shows that parents will always be there for the child -- Bobo's mom ran to catch him when he was about to fall. My 1.8 years old child loves it when I simulate that I can football-catch a falling teddy bear, and especially prevent her from falling down in real life. The book also shows friendship between Bobo and the other animals.
very easy to read for preschool
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
my 3 yr old daughter and I love this book so much. this is the first book that she can read and spell and remember quickly the words because it repeat again and again my daughter start remember the word without she realize it.
Jez Alborough is great....
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Another great book with Bobo the monkey!! Simple book for little ones!!
Bobo's Back!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Bobo fans rejoice! The lovable chimp from Hug is back in Jez Alborough's latest book Tall. This time around, Bobo wants to be as tall as his friends in the jungle, each of whom try to help the little guy out by putting him on their shoulders. Mommy shows up just in time to rescue him when he takes a tumble off of the giraffe, teaching Bobo that sometimes it's OK to be small. Tall follows the same approach as Hug, with a minimal use of words (small, tall, fall, Bobo, and Mommy) and a journey through the jungle where he encounters some familiar friends. Alborough's artwork is wonderful, and Bobo's facial expressions are just as endearing as they were in Hug. Tall is a delightful book for young children; and anyone who's a child at heart will find this book hard to resist. Like Hug, Tall is the kind of book worth passing to the next generation.
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
