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Теперь для детей. Основано на реальных событиях
Tells the story of street cat Bob in the early days before Bob met busker James. Based on a true story.
Ein neues Bilderbuch von Bob, dem Streuner, erzählt aus der Sicht von Kater Bob Bob und James sind beste Freunde. Gemeinsam gehen sie durch dick und dünn und erleben jede Menge Abenteuer. Eines Nachmittags entdeckt Bob einen kleinen Hund im Stadtpark. Völlig verängstigt kauert der Welpe hinter einem Busch, und für Bob ist sofort klar: Dieser kleine Vierbeiner braucht dringend Hilfe! Schließlich weiß Bob nur zu gut, was es heißt, sich mutterseelenallein durchschlagen zu müssen. Also setzt Bob alles daran, seinen neuen Freund zu retten ... James Bowens Buch über die innige Freundschaft zu seinem Kater Bob wurde ein Kult-Bestseller. Mit Bob, der Streuner, und der kleine Hund geht die Geschichte nun weiter - als herzerwärmendes Bilderbuch für alle großen und kleinen Fans des berühmten Katers ab 4 Jahren.
Продолжение книги "Боб - необычный кот". Как и в первой части, герою предстоит вынести немало испытаний, но с ним по-прежнему будет его рыжий ангел-хранитель - кот по имени Боб. Для детей среднего школьного возраста.
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James Bowen is the author of the bestselling 'A Street Cat Named Bob'. He found Bob the cat in 2007 and the pair have been inseparable ever since.
An illustrated children's picture book prequel to the worldwide bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob and The World According to Bob - perfect for very young fans. A moving and uplifting tale about one cat in search of a friend that will melt your heart. [Bob] has entranced London like no feline since the days of Dick Whittington Evening Standard
"I know it might sound strange or even slightly silly to say this about a cat, but I find Bob inspirational. It's as if he is some ancient philosopher who understands everything and everyone around him. As if he's seen it all before. Knows life inside out. For the past ten years or more, he has genuinely been a kind of guru to me."
Can You Find Street Cat Bob on His Adventures Around the World?
Fans of A STREET CAT NAMED BOB and THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BOB will love this hilarious illustrated book of Bob and his best friend James Bowen on their round-the-world journey. Find Street Cat Bob and his friend James hidden in the illustrations of all the countries they visit. Look for Bob at a cat temple in Japan or on safari in South Africa, as well as other world destinations in this perfect gift for any of his fans.
A special edition for children age 11 and above, featuring 8 pages of photographs.'We are all given second chances every day of our lives, but we don't usually take them. Then I met Bob.'James Bowen was a homeless musician, busking on the streets of London to survive. But the moment he met an injured stray cat with ginger fur and big green eyes, his life began to change. Together James and Bob the cat faced the world - and won. A purrfectly true 'tail' of love and friendship to make you smile!Please note contains some drug references.
The sequel to the bestselling 'A Street Cat Named Bob' continues the remarkable adventures of James and Bob showing - through new stories - how Bob's extraordinary street wisdom has shown James the meaning of friendship, loyalty, trust - and happiness.
When James Bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent tom cat, whom he quickly christened Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas. Soon the two were inseparable and their diverse, comic and occasionally dangerous adventures would transform both their lives, slowly healing the scars of each other's troubled pasts. A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting story that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it.
An atlas of imaginary places leads to a fantastic adventure.
