Meet the Bobs and Tweets

Bobs and Tweets #1

by Pepper Springfield

Key Features Description When the Bobs, who are slobs, and the Tweets, who are neat, move to the same neighborhood there are inevitable conflicts, especially when the two families try to use the community swimming pool at the same time. When the Bobs, who are slobs, and the Tweets, who are neat, move to the same neighborhood there are inevitable conflicts, especially when the two families try to use the community swimming pool at the same time. Product Details Item #: NTS812566 9781338125665 Paperback Book 80 Comedy and Humor K - 3 Lexile® 550L Guided Reading GR Level L DRA 20 - 24 ACR 3.3 Meet the Bobs and Tweets Paperback Book 3.74 Out Of Stock Out Of Stock Email me when back in stock Top {{#if inStock}} {{#if isSubscribe}} {{button.label}} {{else}} {{button.label}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{#if isOutofStock}} {{oosMessage}} {{#if isTSO}}
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Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books, Humor, Friendship

Paperback

First published June 28, 2016

About the author

Pepper (aka Judy Newman to PW readers, close friends, and family) was born and raised in Massachusetts. She LOVES rock 'n' roll and chocolate, just like Lou Tweet. And, like Dean Bob, Pepper loves to read and do crossword puzzles. Over the years, Pepper has loved all kinds of pets: dogs, cats, hamsters, turtles, fish, a bunny, and an imaginary monkey.

Reviews

[Peter Z. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute book, and I think it'd be fun to read for the rhyming and studying the pictures and counting with kids, but I think children who are ready to understand a simple story will lose it on this one. From the title and description you'd expect a straightforward tale about the neat Tweets and the slobby Bobs, and perhaps a simple story line like "be neat like the Tweets" or maybe "Bobs and Tweets can get along" or "It's ok to be a little sloppy and a little neat". None of the above. Instead there is a bit about a lying real estate agent (but no major focus on "don't lie"), 1 out of the 7 members of each family not matching that family's mold (but no focus on "it's OK to be different"), the two standouts from each family getting to know each other (but no focus on "it's OK to like people who are different from you"). There was a lifeguard called in at one point to referee a dispute, and the lifeguard was delayed by making phone calls (but no lesson on focusing on priorities or good problem-solving). To sum up, I would say I was let down with all the potential lessons in this book that weren't fully followed through. It could have been a bunch of simpler books that were each more fully fleshed out on one theme. Instead I think this will be more likely taken as a story without a lot of learnable lessons, that's just more for the fun of reading and looking through and not useful to a kid who's ready for a story with a lesson in it. It is definitely fun to read but not straightforwardly instructive unless the reader will take the time to explain all the nuanced or "hidden" lessons to the youngster.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bobs and Tweets are two families who are about as opposite as opposite can be. The Bobs are very messy, except for the youngest who prefers to be neat and quiet. The Tweets are neat and quiet, except for the youngest who likes to be messy and loud. When the two families inadvertently move in next door to each other, chaos is to be expected. The rhyming text works surprisingly well, although there were a few spots that were a bit weaker than others. The fun part of the book is the full-color illustrations that show more clearly than words the differences between the two families. The two families collide with a gigantic splash at the local pool when their habits lead to conflict. But with the help of the local lifeguard and the open nature of the two youngest maybe peace can be found, at least temporarily. The friendship that develops between the two youngest reminded me how those with differences can still be friends when they desire to do so. A fun read for children learning to read and appreciate the rhythm of rhyme and the challenges of communicating with those who are different.

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 2 out of 5]

Springfield, Pepper Meet the Bobs and Tweets 80 pgs. Scholastic, 2016. $9.99 Content: Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G Violence: G

In this basic chapter book, we meet Bob family who are slobby and loud and we also meeting the contrasting Tweet family who are neat and clean. When they move in near each other, chaos ensues, especially at the swimming pool. There is one child in each family that doesn’t quite fit in with their own family, when they meet each other, it’s a natural friendship. Filled with full page color illustrations.

I hope to never read another chapter book in full rhyme ever again. As I am neat person, it was cringe worthy to read about the messy chaotic Bob family and I just felt bad for all their pets. I also found that it grated on me when the rhyming scheme was off. Normally I would say that the rhyming would help a learning reader, but in order to make it work in many places, higher level vocabulary was used, which would make things tricky.

EL(K-3) –OPTIONAL Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both the colorful illustrations and whimsical rhyming 4-line stanzas are reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, but aimed at a higher reading level, perhaps 4 and 5 year olds. The Tweets and neat and the Bobs are slobs; so when the Tweets move next door to the Bobs, you know there will be clashes and disagreements! The conflict culminates in "The Brawl at the Pool" in Chapter 7. The action moves along briskly, but some of the words and concepts are too mature for the typical 2-3 year old audience that enjoys Seuss books.

Here's an example of the rhyming text:

"Tweet Seven will not clean. She is off on her own.
She plays a new video game on her phone.
She has not unpacked. She did not make her bed.
But she taught Pretty Kitty to stand on her head.'

I look forward to reading it to my 2-1/2 year old granddaughter in another year or so.

[zapkode · Rating 5 out of 5]

{My thoughts} – There are seven Tweets and seven Bobs. One is not like the other in their family. The Tweets are all very nice and neat, whereas one is a mess. The Bobs are all slobs, whereas one is nice and neat.

The Bobs and the Tweets are looking for a new place to live. They both end up on the same street as neighbors. They were misled, but in the end things turn out alright. The one Bob and the one Tweet that are different from the rest end up becoming friends with one another. In a sense, you’d like to think opposites do in fact attract.

I enjoyed reading through this book. It is nicely illustrated and the story is silly and fun. I can’t wait until my little ones are old enough for me to share this series with them in the future. I am sure they will enjoy it! In the meantime, I look forward to reading the next book in the series very soon!

[Michele Knott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm looking forward to introducing young readers to this series. It will be interesting to see how they react to the silly stories told in rhyme. I love that there are short and manageable chapters.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute. Perfect for kiddos who enjoy Dr. Seuss type stories but need something more challenging.

[Jessica Rickert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really cute and modern spin on Dr Seuss's classic style of writing. I read these with my 8 year old daughter and she loved them.

I won this book for free on the Good reads giveaways.

[Melinda · Rating 2 out of 5]

My 7 year old son loved this. Me...not so much.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute easy chapter book reminiscent of Seuss. I enjoyed how the predatory realtor is exposed.

[Ellyn Van · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun rhyming book that reminds me of Dr. Seuss.

[Michelle Furgeson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the rhyming and the story made me laugh! Easy enough for a second grader to read.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like if there was a Dr. Suess chapter book it would look a lot like this.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book via a Goodreads giveaway and I know my sons will love it!

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book! The Bobs are slobs and the Tweets are neet but in this book they find a way to
put aside their differences and live next to each other and be friends. Lovely children's book with
colorful illustrations.

[Sharie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not branches but could be. Found on SD Catalog. Slobs meet Neats.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

An early reader with rhyming patterns similar to Dr Seuss

[Kellee Moye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full review with teaching tools and author guest post: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=1...

The Bobs and Tweets are such different characters. They each are extreme representations of different types of people you’ll meet in your life time which lends directly to the theme of the book: just because you are different from someone doesn’t mean you can’t be friends or live cordially with them. Dean and Lou are the perfect example of that. Both kid is the opposite of their family and then they are the opposite of each other, yet they have such a strong friendship and just work together so well!

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

The rowdy and sloppy Bob family is looking for a place to live. So are the neat and tidy Tweets. A not completely honest real estate agent sets them up on the same block, and the two come face-to-face at the community swimming pool, where the Tweets want to swim laps and the Bobs want to have a splashy pool party. Fortunately, a quick-thinking lifeguard comes up with a solution that makes everyone happy, especially the not-quite-so-neat youngest Tweet, and the less-than-sloppy youngest Bob, who develop a sort of star crossed friendship at the pool. Short chapters and funny, rhyming text will help young readers stay engaged with a longer text, though a larger font would be helpful. The flat, colorful illustrations are full of humorous details that add to the story. Attentive readers will spot clues that one of the Bobs (and the Tweets), doesn't quite fit in with the rest of his (or her) family, before this is evident in the text. For example, they might see a little boy in a bowtie smelling flowers while a rough-and-tumble ball game explodes around him, or a wild-haired little girl dropping flower pots out a window in the midst of sweepers and window polishers. Though not quite as endearing as DiCamillo's Gollie and Bink stories, the idea is the same—that friendship and kindness can overcome the greatest of differences.

[Cindy Hudson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bobs are a family of slobs (except one), the Tweets are all neat (except one). When a real estate agent sells them houses across the street from each other, it’s just a matter of time before the two families clash. It’s up to the two littlest ones to find a way to calm the conflict.

Meet the Bobs and Tweets by Pepper Springfield is a fun book about two families with extreme habits. Rhyming verses will remind readers of Dr. Seuss, and they are great for reading out loud. Here’s an example from chapter 1, which starts like this:

A mob of Bobs lives like slobs.

A mob!

Of Bobs!

Oh, such slobs.

The comparisons between the two families are silly and fun, with one side happily running wild and the other getting pleasure from tidying up. The two misfits love their families even though they don’t fit in. But that’s exactly why they can help the two sides learn how to get along. It’s a great message for younger kids about respecting traits unlike yours in other people.

Illustrations by Kristy Caldwell are vibrant and whimsical. This book is sure to be a hit with readers aged 4 to 8 and their parents.

The publisher provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bearing more than a passing resemblance to the whimsical rhyming stories of Dr. Seuss, even in the illustrations, this early reader follows the adventures of two families who couldn't be more different. Unfortunately, for them, through the ministrations of their realtor, Mo, both families land on Bonefish Street and become neighbors. The Bobs are the messiest folks that you could ever imagine while the Tweets are unbelievably neat, a neighborly pairing that certainly wasn't formed in Heaven. Naturally, they drive each other crazy and cause a near-riot in the swimming pool. But here's the thing: Dean Bob is actually extremely neat and could fit in well with the Tweets while Lou Tweet is very, very much of a slob, and seems to belong with the Bobs. Still, the two youngsters are able to transcend their differences and become friends. It remains to be seen what will happen next with these almost irreconcilable families, and I will see how I feel as I read the next books in the promised series. As it is, I liked this one well enough, but wasn't particularly enamored with either family.

[Katie Fitzgerald · Rating 2 out of 5]

This Seussian rhyming story focuses on the battle between the Bobs, who are slobs, and the Tweets, who like things to be kept neat. Both families are convinced to move into the same neighborhood by a real estate agent who promises each of them that their new block is perfectly friendly to their lifestyle. While the older members of each family focus on their differences, the seventh and youngest Bob and the seventh and youngest Tweet look for commonalities and become friends. Imitating Dr. Seuss is usually not a good idea, as derivative works never compare well to the originals. In this book, the rhythm is awkward in many places, and the rhymes are very cutesy and obvious. The "can't we all just get along" storyline is also predictable and not very interesting to kids. The format of the book, and the colorful artwork, are really appealing, so kids will probably pick up the book and look at it, but I'm just not convinced they will want to read it.

[Allison Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meet the Bobs and Tweets was a fun story about two very different families. The Bobs are slobs and the Tweets are neat. The youngest Bob is neat and the youngest Tweet is a slob. They form a friendship which helps the families learn to get along.

The book was very reminiscent of Dr. Suess because of the rhyming. I read the book to my 18 month old son and it kept his attention, but the book is meant for elementary age readers. I enjoyed the illustrations as well.

I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review.

[Anjanette · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think kids will enjoy but I prefer Dr. Suess rather than this story. It is great rhyming and intro book. This book would be rated for 1-4 grade. It is a beginning chapter book which could be read by boys or girls.

[Marcie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not sure I agree with the part Dr. Seuss and part Captain Underpants comparison, but this was for me more like Gaston by Kelly Dipucchio. That said, I didn't like Gaston on first reading, in fact it took reading it to kids to find I liked it. Perhaps the same with be with this.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book to help with rhyming skills!

[Hanna *Middle School Librarian* · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun easy chapter book with a Dr. Seuss rhyming spin. Fully illustrated pages would make for a fun read aloud with 1st-3rd grade students.

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dexter (8yo) read.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book from Goodreads Giveaways. Thank you. My 1st grader and I enjoyed the story and fun illustrations.

[Erika · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay rhyming story about slobs and neatniks. Good for K-3 readers.