Oma and Bobo - Hardcover

Schwartz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0027815005 ISBN 13: 9780027815009

Publisher: Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books, 1987

Synopsis

Bobo the dog learns to sit up, roll over, and stay with the help of Grandmother Oma

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 2 While Schwartz' backdrop has changedSpanish-style houses and wide open spaces have replaced her typical New York City brownstones and sidewalksher elongated yet lumpy figures are as vital as ever. Here they come to full life in a story about a grandmother, her granddaughter, and a dog. When Alice's mother gives Alice a dog for her birthday, Oma's reaction is `` Mein Gott ,'' her words accompanied by a wicked scowl. Gradually, though, Oma warms up to Bobo, growing from hostility to peaceful coexistence and finally to friendship. It's hard to tell who the star of this book isOma or Bobo, for each is funnier than the other in expression and action. Alice is pretty charming herself, but she has strong competition for the limelight, including the characters at dog obedience school , who look very much like rejects from a Fellini movie. Oma and Bobo has all of the elements that a picture book should have: a strong story, memorable characters, and pictures that are self-explanatory. Like Bobo, it deserves a blue ribbon. Trev Jones, ``School Library Journal''
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Publishers Weekly:

When Alice gets a dog for her birthday, her grandmother Oma is chagrined. What to call him? "Trouble, Bother, and Nuisance," suggests Oma. Alice calls him Bobo. He's a lovable mutt, but he may flunk "fetch" at Mr. Benjamin's School for Puppies. Oma wants a blue ribbon of achievement for Alice, so she takes Bobo in hand, seeing that he gets good food, proper exercise and extra coaching. Oma's change of heart is the center of this wry and loving family story. Schwartz's humorously detailed, evocative, pen-and-ink drawings, with full color wash, contain plenty of zest; fans of her Bea and Mr. Jones and Her Majesty, Aunt Essie won't be disappointed. This is a fine book, just right for grandparents and grandchildren to share. Ages 4-7.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0027815005
• ISBN 13: 9780027815009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32