The Funny Book (Bobo and Pup-Pup):

Bobo and Pup-Pup #3

by Vikram Madan, Nicola Slater (Illustrator)

Bobo and Pup-Pup both love books! This FUNNY book is by Geisel Honor winner, Vikram Madan. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie who are ready to graduate to two new buddies!

A super funny book has Pup-Pup laughing out loud!! Bobo wants to read it so he can laugh too, but he must wait till Pup-Pup is finished. But the more Pup-Pup laughs, the harder it is! All kids know that waiting is not easy!! What happens when Bobo's patience runs out and he annoys his friend a little too much?

This hilarious and relatable book will have kids as young as 2 years old and up to age 7 laughing out loud just like Bobo and Pup-Pup. New readers will gain confidence and want all the books in the We Love Bubbles! ; Let's Make Cake! ; and Hatch an Egg. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

72 pages, Library Binding

Published October 18, 2022

About the author

Vikram Madan lives in Seattle where he makes fun art and writes funny books including:
* BEWARE THE DRAGON AND THE NOZZLEWOCK - A Poetry Collection in a Graphic Novel format (Ages 7 and up, and for poetry and comic lovers of all ages) - Kirkus Starred Review, Horn Book Starred Review, Kirkus Best Books of the Year, Boston Globe Best Books of the Year, EPL 101 Great Books for Kids 2024.
* ZOONI TALES (Graphic-Novel-In-Rhyme series, 2 books) - Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections
* OWL & PENGUIN (Starter Graphic Novel Series, 3 books) - 2023 Geisel Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's Book, and Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
* 'A HATFUL OF DRAGONS' (Funny Poetry Collection) - Selected as a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, New York Public Library, Bank Street College of Education, Denver Public Library, School Library Journal Fuse 8 and others; Finalist for Texas Bluebonnet & South Dakota Prairie Bloom State Awards; ALA ALSC Reading Pick; and recipient of a Kirkus Starred Review. Visit www.HatfulOfDragons.com for a free educator's guide for this book.
* 'THE BUBBLE COLLECTOR' and 'LORD OF THE BUBBLES' (Funny Poetry Collections) - both winners of Moonbeam Book Awards for Children's Poetry
* BOBO & PUP-PUP (Early Reader Series - 4 books) - Recipient of a CCB Starred Review

Reviews

[Relyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think maybe I just don't care for books for the very young. I read 6 books this morning, five for the youngest readers. Five duds. I may not be the best judge of toddler and preschool books.

This book made me want to smack somebody. And yet, I can see very young readers getting a kick out of it.

[Stephanie Tournas · Rating 3 out of 5]

This third installment of the Bobo and Pup-Pup series is all about book love. Pup-Pup is reading a funny book that he loves. His mistake is telling Bobo that he will love it. Bobo has a terrible time waiting. Pup-Pup tries to avoid Bobo’s constant pleas to give him the book. Over six short chapters, Pup-Pup gets more and more annoyed. The friends finally fight, and the book tears in half, and they each have half of a funny book. The problem is solved by going to a bookstore to buy TWO copies of the book. They both agree that “Reading the same book at the same time with a friend is so much fun!”

Very simple text tells the story in speech bubbles, mostly panel-less, making the book great for the newest readers just learning to navigate independent reading. The animals are totally cute, and the bright colors and uncluttered page design are appealing.

I would have preferred to see the friends check out two copies of the funny book from the library, but that’s just a librarian talking.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this chapter book, or graphic novel, there are five linked stories.

They're supposed to be funny, and I can see how they might be... to a five-year old.

Giving the author the benefit of the doubt, sure FIVE STARS.

[Michele Knott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely a book series to hand off to your Elephant and Piggie readers!

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great early reader series of books. Fun, easy-to-follow stories.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

My year old daughter was almost able to read this book by herself AND she loves these books.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

My preschoolers favorite series! I hope they publish 10 more.