{"product_id":"bob-is-the-biggest-strongest-and-smartest-9780593858943","title":"Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest","description":"\u003cb\u003eA boastful bear learns how to be a good listener and friend in this endearing, funny picture book by the author of \u003ci\u003eTruman.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone knows that Bob is the biggest, strongest, and smartest bear in the world . . . because he tells them so, over and over again. No one can question him because Bob does \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e the talking. That is, until the day Bill comes along. Bill isn't big or strong, but he asks lots of questions of the creatures around him. He's interested in everyone, and soon, all the animals are so busy getting to know one another, they stop noticing poor Bob. Until--Bill does! But is Bob finally ready to have a real conversation, one that includes both talking \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e listening?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jean Reidy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rocky Pond Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 9.10w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593858943\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/21\/2025 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJean Reidy's award-winning books for children have earned their spots as favorites among readers of all ages. She is the author of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eTruman, \u003c\/i\u003e a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Winner and Parent's Choice Gold Award Winner that was included on numerous best of the year lists, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and NPR. She now lives in Chicago and is endlessly inspired by her children and grandchildren. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmy Jindra Hodgson is an illustrator who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. As a child her parents read to her every night and she fell in love with the art of storytelling. She studied art and design and is the illustrator of the Very Worst Ever series and the picture book \u003ci\u003eHow to Train Your Pet Brain.\u003c\/i\u003e She now resides in Toledo, Ohio, with her husband, stand-up comedian Robert Adam, and their giant Bernedoodle, Marley. Amy's creative inspiration is driven by her wonderful family, friends, and good sushi.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jean Reidy \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47699005603997,"sku":"9780593858943","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_52febe12-052f-42cb-9871-1f6b66ab8bc0.jpg?v=1772695466","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/bob-is-the-biggest-strongest-and-smartest-9780593858943","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}