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Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican Folk Tale – A Rollicking Picture Book for Kids (Ages 4-8) About Simple John's Funny Mistakes
What can you do with a boy who tries to do things right but only leaves disaster in his wake? Laugh--that's what! Readers everywhere will love to laugh at the hilarious antics of the ever-blundering Juan Bobo, Puerto Rico's most celebrated fold character.
In this rollicking Juan Bobo tale, our hero sets out to find work at the farm and the grocery. Although the tasks are simple and the directions couldn't be clearer, he always find a way to bungle things up as only a character whose name means "Simple John" could!
In this rollicking Juan Bobo tale, our hero sets out to find work at the farm and the grocery. Although the tasks are simple and the directions couldn't be clearer, he always find a way to bungle things up as only a character whose name means "Simple John" could!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1388
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November 15, 2015
Juan Bobo Goes To Work is a great Puerto Rican folktale that adults and children would enjoy alike. Most traditional folk tales consist of a trickster, but in the case of Juan Bobo he is not a trickster; more like a silly boy with well intentions. In this story, Juan's mother asked him to find work and Juan does exactly what his mother asked. Before Juan left to go see the farmer, his mother told him him to hold the money in his hand and to not put the money in his pockets. He starts working with the farmer who give him clear cut directions on what his task was for that day. Do you think Juan did what the farmer asked? Of course....NOT! Actually, Juan did do what the farmer had asked of him, but it just wasn't the way the farmer had intended for it to be done. Seeing that Juan had worked so hard the farmer still decided to pay him for the days work. Juan slipped the money into his pocket, like his mother had asked him not to, and set out for home. When he arrived, he soon noticed that all his hard earned money was now missing from his pockets. All that was left was two empty pockets with large holes. Throughout the story, Juan encounters many more mixed up situations such as this one that I know the reader will find humorous yet educational. This culturally relevant text would be a great addition into a classroom or anyone's home. This text could be used for grades K-3 with students taking a look at directions and seeing how you could get two results from the same set of directions. Students could also do a comparison activity with this folktale and another to look at the different aspects of the culture presented through the folktale genre. I really hope you enjoy this book and make it a part of your permanent library like I have. Happy Readings!!!
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October 21, 2025The book is about a boy named Juan Bobo who is a silly but a lovable boy from Puerto Rico. He wants to help his mother by getting a job. Each time he tries something new like working at a bakery or helping a tailor he misunderstands the instructions and messes up in a funny way. For example, when he’s told to “keep the change,” he throws it away, and when asked to “carry the meat carefully,” he ties it to a string. Even with his mistakes Juan Bobo’s never gives up and keeps working. This books teaches grades teaches kids 1st-2nd time to not to be afraid of making mistakes even if they are little but to keep trying.
February 8, 2012
Juan Bobo Goes to Work retold by Marisa Montes and illustrated by Joe Cepeda. Montes tells us in the author's note that in addition to her translating the original Spanish (she did leave some Spanish in the story) and retelling in her own style she made a few minor changes. She also tells us this is how folktales have evolved through the years. She has changed the ending. Juan Bobo tries to do everything the way he is told, but always seems to get things mixed up. Juan Bobo, "Simple John", is the Puerto Rican version of the town fool. Juan Bobo goes to the farmer and the local grocer to find work. His jobs are easy and the directions are clear but he always finds a way to mix things up. The beans on the ground instead of the wheel barrow, his payment in his pockets that have holes instead of in his hand and so on. On his way home trying to follow the directions his mother told him, he of course messed things up. But because of his mess up he changes a little girl's life forever.
I really enjoyed this book. It made me smile through the whole thing. He may be "Simple John" but how can you be upset with someone who tries very hard to get things right.
Pre-K-3, this picture is good read-aloud for the younger children. The oil painting pictures done by Cepeda are wonderful. I would use this book for the younger grades to help teach following directions. It would also be a good book to share "Is there a better way to do that?"
I really enjoyed this book. It made me smile through the whole thing. He may be "Simple John" but how can you be upset with someone who tries very hard to get things right.
Pre-K-3, this picture is good read-aloud for the younger children. The oil painting pictures done by Cepeda are wonderful. I would use this book for the younger grades to help teach following directions. It would also be a good book to share "Is there a better way to do that?"
March 17, 2009
In this adaptation of a traditional Puerto Rican fairy tale, Juan Bobo can never seem to do anything right. Each day his mother sends him off to work and give him simple instructions on how to bring the payment home each day. Poor Juan Bobo can never seem to get it right and manages to lose or destroy his payment each day. Luckily for them, he manages to make a sick girl laugh with his silly behavior and earns the gratitude of her rich father.
This book won the Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor Award in 2002. The oil paintings use simple blocks of color, but the texture of the paint is still present and adds an extra dimension to the illustrations. It is also nice how the blue under painting often peeks through and adds some aspects of an outline to the illustrations. The illustrations are very expressionistic with the characters emotions clearly understandable. The bright colors reflect the book’s Puerto Rican atmosphere. While the book does use some Spanish phrases to add to that atmosphere, they are not overwhelming. It does include a short glossary at the end of the book of all the phrases used. This book would work well in a storytime or in a classroom visit as children could easily laugh at Juan Bobo’s silly actions.
This book won the Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor Award in 2002. The oil paintings use simple blocks of color, but the texture of the paint is still present and adds an extra dimension to the illustrations. It is also nice how the blue under painting often peeks through and adds some aspects of an outline to the illustrations. The illustrations are very expressionistic with the characters emotions clearly understandable. The bright colors reflect the book’s Puerto Rican atmosphere. While the book does use some Spanish phrases to add to that atmosphere, they are not overwhelming. It does include a short glossary at the end of the book of all the phrases used. This book would work well in a storytime or in a classroom visit as children could easily laugh at Juan Bobo’s silly actions.
October 7, 2013
Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican Folk Tale by Marisa Montes, published 2000.
Nonfiction, folktale.
Picture book.
Grades K-3.
Found via School Library Journal, reviewed by Grace Oliff.
Juan Bobo ("Foolish Jack" in English) is a young boy in traditional Puerto Rican stories who never manages to follow directions. Every day, he dutifully goes off to look for work to support his mother, and every day he loses his payment on the way home in increasingly silly ways. One day, though, Juan Bobo's ridiculous situation on the way home makes a rich man's daughter laugh, and after that Juan and his mother receive a ham every Sunday in thanks. This story is a strong one, as Juan is both earnest and silly, which makes him easy for children to identify with, and his ridiculous situations will make children laugh. The illustrations also strengthen the book, as the illustrator uses "distinctive, vibrantly colored acrylics [to] creat[e] a character whose innocence, confusion, and contrition are endearing," as the reviewer states. Altogether, this book is an excellent introduction to Puerto Rican folktales for children, as it is both fun and educational, with many Spanish phrases included throughout and a glossary in the back.
Nonfiction, folktale.
Picture book.
Grades K-3.
Found via School Library Journal, reviewed by Grace Oliff.
Juan Bobo ("Foolish Jack" in English) is a young boy in traditional Puerto Rican stories who never manages to follow directions. Every day, he dutifully goes off to look for work to support his mother, and every day he loses his payment on the way home in increasingly silly ways. One day, though, Juan Bobo's ridiculous situation on the way home makes a rich man's daughter laugh, and after that Juan and his mother receive a ham every Sunday in thanks. This story is a strong one, as Juan is both earnest and silly, which makes him easy for children to identify with, and his ridiculous situations will make children laugh. The illustrations also strengthen the book, as the illustrator uses "distinctive, vibrantly colored acrylics [to] creat[e] a character whose innocence, confusion, and contrition are endearing," as the reviewer states. Altogether, this book is an excellent introduction to Puerto Rican folktales for children, as it is both fun and educational, with many Spanish phrases included throughout and a glossary in the back.
November 27, 2016
“Juan Bobo Goes to work”, retold by Marissa Montess is a great example of a popular Puerto Rican folktale. Juan Bobo is a silly little boy who most always does the wrong thing leaving disaster everywhere he goes. This story will keep you and your students laughing. Juan Bobo’s mom asks him to get a job with the neighboring farmer because they desperately need money for food. He does try to be a good boy for his mama and work hard for the farmer. He listens to the advice he is given from others very specifically, maybe too much so. He manages to lose all of the payments he receives for his work. In the end, you will be surprised to find out he gets one thing right--Human Connection! He is rewarded handsomely for his gift.
This book is beautifully illustrated. A wow read for K-2 students. This book would allow for lots of discussion on cause and effect. I loved how this book included lots of Spanish phrases. It also included a glossary in the back of the book. What a great way to highlight your ELL Spanish speaking students native language. Lots of fun to be had with, Juan Bobo!
This book is beautifully illustrated. A wow read for K-2 students. This book would allow for lots of discussion on cause and effect. I loved how this book included lots of Spanish phrases. It also included a glossary in the back of the book. What a great way to highlight your ELL Spanish speaking students native language. Lots of fun to be had with, Juan Bobo!
February 6, 2010
Approximate Interest Level/Reading Level: Preschool/Early Elementary
Format: Picture Book
Awards: ALA Notable Books for Children (2002), Pura Belpre Honor (2002)
Juan Bobo is young Puerto Rican folk hero, who despite all of his best efforts, gets everything all mixed up. In this humorous tale, he tries his best to help support his family but always manages to lose his pay, no matter how carefully he tries to follow his mom’s instructions.
The illustrations are bright, colorful, and engaging, and the author’s note on the opening pages adds insight into the history of Juan Bobo and his tales. Primarily written in English, this book would be excellent for building a Spanish and/or English vocabulary, as both languages are intertwined. Students can use context clues, direct translations, and the glossary to learn the meaning of new words and phrases.
Format: Picture Book
Awards: ALA Notable Books for Children (2002), Pura Belpre Honor (2002)
Juan Bobo is young Puerto Rican folk hero, who despite all of his best efforts, gets everything all mixed up. In this humorous tale, he tries his best to help support his family but always manages to lose his pay, no matter how carefully he tries to follow his mom’s instructions.
The illustrations are bright, colorful, and engaging, and the author’s note on the opening pages adds insight into the history of Juan Bobo and his tales. Primarily written in English, this book would be excellent for building a Spanish and/or English vocabulary, as both languages are intertwined. Students can use context clues, direct translations, and the glossary to learn the meaning of new words and phrases.
November 28, 2018
Summary:
This is a great example of a popular Puerto Rican folktale. Juan Bobo is a silly little boy who seems to always do the wrong thing, leaving disaster everywhere he goes. Juan Bobo’s mom asks him to get a job with the neighboring farmer because they desperately need money for food. He tries to be a good boy for his mama and work hard for the farmer. He works hard to listen to the advice he is given from others very specifically - perhaps a bit too much. He manages to lose all of the payments he receives for his work. In the end, you will be surprised to find out he gets one thing right - connecting to others! Ultimately, he is rewarded well for his gift.
Evaluation:
This book is beautifully illustrated and very well written. I would consider this a fantastic tool for K-2 students. It allows space for lots of discussion, specifically pertaining to the concept of cause and effect. This is also a great multicultural resource, with lots of genuine, significant Spanish phrases, even including a glossary in the back of the book. The authenticity of this book gives great highlight to ELL Spanish speaking students native language and cultures. Overall a really fun book and a great classroom resource!
Application:
This story would best be used in relation to a classroom with ELL Spanish speaking students present. This would be a great way to implement new cultures and languages into the classroom, as well as making ELL students feel included and represented in the classroom. We could also do a compare and contrast to American/Native American folktales to Latinx folktales.
This is a great example of a popular Puerto Rican folktale. Juan Bobo is a silly little boy who seems to always do the wrong thing, leaving disaster everywhere he goes. Juan Bobo’s mom asks him to get a job with the neighboring farmer because they desperately need money for food. He tries to be a good boy for his mama and work hard for the farmer. He works hard to listen to the advice he is given from others very specifically - perhaps a bit too much. He manages to lose all of the payments he receives for his work. In the end, you will be surprised to find out he gets one thing right - connecting to others! Ultimately, he is rewarded well for his gift.
Evaluation:
This book is beautifully illustrated and very well written. I would consider this a fantastic tool for K-2 students. It allows space for lots of discussion, specifically pertaining to the concept of cause and effect. This is also a great multicultural resource, with lots of genuine, significant Spanish phrases, even including a glossary in the back of the book. The authenticity of this book gives great highlight to ELL Spanish speaking students native language and cultures. Overall a really fun book and a great classroom resource!
Application:
This story would best be used in relation to a classroom with ELL Spanish speaking students present. This would be a great way to implement new cultures and languages into the classroom, as well as making ELL students feel included and represented in the classroom. We could also do a compare and contrast to American/Native American folktales to Latinx folktales.
May 6, 2026
This picture book offers a lively and humorous introduction to one of Puerto Rico’s most enduring folkloric characters. At the center of the story is a well-meaning boy whose attempts to follow instructions inevitably spiral into chaos, creating a sequence of increasingly absurd mishaps.
What makes the story work is that, despite all his blunders, the protagonist never feels malicious or foolish in a cruel way. His mistakes stem from innocence, literal-mindedness, and a sincere desire to help. That warmth keeps the humor playful and inviting, making the story especially effective as a read-aloud.
The illustrations amplify the comedy and energy of the tale, emphasizing both the escalating disasters and the affection underlying the narrative. The result is a charming retelling that introduces young readers to a beloved folkloric figure while delivering plenty of laughs along the way.
What makes the story work is that, despite all his blunders, the protagonist never feels malicious or foolish in a cruel way. His mistakes stem from innocence, literal-mindedness, and a sincere desire to help. That warmth keeps the humor playful and inviting, making the story especially effective as a read-aloud.
The illustrations amplify the comedy and energy of the tale, emphasizing both the escalating disasters and the affection underlying the narrative. The result is a charming retelling that introduces young readers to a beloved folkloric figure while delivering plenty of laughs along the way.
May 6, 2018
This book to me opens up conversation about how children are different in many way. There are some children that can follow directions with little to no reminders. Then there are some children who need reminders with each and every step of the task. Juan Bobo don't take his mistakes seriously. His mother exhibits so much patience when he messes up. The funny thing is Juan Bobo does hear what his mother is telling him as with all of the other people he comes into contact with. He does things his way. He shows us how he comprehends things. This book allows the students to recall and remember the directions that was given.They can correct Juan Bobo as the story is progressing. I enjoyed how in the midst of Juan Bobo messing up he finds a way to save the day unknowingly. It is a pretty good book.
October 14, 2020
Este libro es un divertido camino en el sendero de travesuras y equivocaciones que caracteriza la vida de Juan Bobo. El es un personaje querido, Puertorriqueño, que nos hace reír cuando siempre se mete en problemas. En este libro Juan Bobo intenta de encontrar trabajo, para poder llevar dinero a su mamá, pero una y otras veces se confunde y sale sin su pago, dejando un lío a su paso. Ni modo, la gente no se puede enojar con Juan Bobo, igual que nosotros, los lectores. Pues, él siempre intenta, no se rinde, y trata de hacer lo mejor que pueda. Es un libro muy divertido y nos muestra que es mejor reírse de las cosas y no enojarnos. Yo leí este libro en Youtube en un video por "EJE Library Readalouds." Me gustó la voz de la lectora, un hablante nativa de español. Este libro es un ejemplo de lectura auténtica puertorriqueña para los niños.
April 14, 2023
what I think Juan did what the Juan did do what the farmer had asked of him, but it just wasn't the way the farmer had intended for it to be done. Seeing that Juan had worked so hard the farmer still decided to pay him for the days work. Juan slipped the money into his pocket, like his mother had asked him not to, and set out for home. When he arrived, he soon noticed that all his hard earned money was now missing from his pockets . and also This story will keep you and your students laughing. Juan Bobo’s mom asks him to get a job with the neighboring farmer because they desperately need money for food. He does try to be a good boy for his mama and work hard for the farmer. He listens to the advice he is given from others very specifically, maybe too much so. He manages to lose all of the payments he receives for his work.
October 20, 2018
Juan Bobo Goes to Work retold by Marisa Motes is a funny fantasy story/folktale about a poor boy who is sent out by his mother to find work to get paid. He does the jobs, however, he gets some part mixed up and makes silly mistakes whether while working or taking home the payment. I enjoy this book because it reveals the lives of the jibaros (the countryfolk of Puerto Rico) as many stories only focus on the city life. The story also reflects how strong the community is in Puerto Rico and how we try to take care of each other. Juan Bobo is such a relatable character as we have all made silly mistakes like him, especially when we are younger. This folktale is well known, especially with the older generation, so I am glad to see it being passed down. This is a pretty simple story that the little ones would love and laugh at. The images are very cute and help tell the story well. The younger students would have no problem doing a walk through and describing the story based on the images alone. The images illustrate an accurate setting as well as characters.
The folktale is pretty simple and silly. However, as I thought some more I realized it could possibly support the stigmas of jibaros being incompetent and uneducated. It reminded me of some of the conversation we had about Cowhey chapter 2 and stereotypes especially. They portray Juan Bobo, which translates to Simple John, as a jibaro who can’t even figure out that putting milk in a sack is a bad idea because it will leak out. This is the same concept of reinforcing stereotypes we discuss in the class of how some of our literature can enforce certain ideas, whether they are intended to or not. I would have never thought twice about this book until I had to connect it to the readings/class discussions. Upon reflection, this silly tale can rub children from low-income homes the wrong way as it could be perceived as the story is making fun of poor children. If this story is used in class, I believe it would be vital to reiterate that this is merely a folktale told from long ago that blends stories from Spanish, Taino, and African tales and by no means is a representation of the jibaros.
The folktale is pretty simple and silly. However, as I thought some more I realized it could possibly support the stigmas of jibaros being incompetent and uneducated. It reminded me of some of the conversation we had about Cowhey chapter 2 and stereotypes especially. They portray Juan Bobo, which translates to Simple John, as a jibaro who can’t even figure out that putting milk in a sack is a bad idea because it will leak out. This is the same concept of reinforcing stereotypes we discuss in the class of how some of our literature can enforce certain ideas, whether they are intended to or not. I would have never thought twice about this book until I had to connect it to the readings/class discussions. Upon reflection, this silly tale can rub children from low-income homes the wrong way as it could be perceived as the story is making fun of poor children. If this story is used in class, I believe it would be vital to reiterate that this is merely a folktale told from long ago that blends stories from Spanish, Taino, and African tales and by no means is a representation of the jibaros.
April 14, 2023
I think that this book is a good book to read for all ages. I think that it is a good book to read because it talks about the problems that can happen. This book is also is like a type of funny book because of all the mistakes this character has in the book. Maybe You might think that this book might not be ok for little children or older people to read because it is a absurd book, but age does not matter because this book can relate to everyone no matter of age or on what you do in your normal day, for the example of loosing the money in your pockets, maybe because you are too jumpy/ active and it drops or maybe the pockets may be too small,
In Juan's situation he had a hole in his pockets.
So that is the reasoning that I believe that this book can be a good book for every age.
In Juan's situation he had a hole in his pockets.
So that is the reasoning that I believe that this book can be a good book for every age.
November 10, 2019
Talk about getting irritated! This is one child that I'd probably take my chankla off and whip him with! (chankla is a rubber slipper we use in Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean islands). My husband loved it because he had to read all of Juan Bobo's story in school. Now he wants me to buy more so that I could read it to him and our boys. They boys loved it! They laughed and called Juan Bobo other names which I will not repeat, but I must say that I do agree with them. As for me, anxiety was at my max! And his mom, oh what a beautiful patient lady, bless her heart. If it was my kid...
April 14, 2023
Juan Bobo Goes to work retold by Marissa Montess is a great example of a popular Puerto Rican folktale. Juan Bobo is a silly little boy who most always does the wrong thing leaving disaster everywhere he goes. This story will keep you and your students laughing. Juan Bobo’s mom asks him to get a job with the neighboring farmer because they desperately need money for food. He does try to be a good boy for his mama and work hard for the farmer.At the end Juan Bobo went to get some food for his mom like milk and butter and when he was on his way back form the store he put the butter on his head and it melt on his head so when he got back at his home his mom was mad the end.
February 5, 2025
This is such a silly and fun story! Juan Bobo is a boy who is often confused and mixed up. He is so mixed up that he keeps doing his jobs in strange ways, and he loses his payment on the way home. It would definitely be very entertaining for kids!
I think that this book would be good to have in classrooms for multiple reasons. First, it incorporates Spanish somewhat into the book which could be beneficial for student who are ELL. It is also helpful to incorporate cultures into the classroom. It had the words in Spanish and the definitions and pronunciations for people who are not familiar with these words. It is a great read!
I think that this book would be good to have in classrooms for multiple reasons. First, it incorporates Spanish somewhat into the book which could be beneficial for student who are ELL. It is also helpful to incorporate cultures into the classroom. It had the words in Spanish and the definitions and pronunciations for people who are not familiar with these words. It is a great read!
May 6, 2017
Juan Bobo Goes to Work is about a little boy that gets confused when given instructions and does the opposite. I think the little boy has a mental disability and cannot process the instructions correctly. This book takes place in Puerto Rico. I do not think children would not be sympathetic in hearing about Juan Bobo and I am not sure if this would be a good book for children ages 4-8 years because children can be cruel. With some of the words in the book being in Spanish it made it difficult to read unless the children and reader is fluent in Spanish.
May 8, 2017
Juan Bobo is a well-known Puerto Rican folk character of a foolish boy who could never get things done the way they ask him to. In this tale “Juan Bobo Goes to Work” his mother orders him to find work with a farmer and grocer. But every time he is paid for his hard work he fails to take it home because he always does something wrong. At the end, due to his foolishness he saves a rich girl’s life and because of that her father compensates him with a ham every Sunday. Recommended for grades K-3RD
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April 3, 2018Montes retells stories about the Puerto Rican folk character of Juan Bobo (or, Simple John). In these stories, Juan Bobo's mother wants him to work. First, he finds work with the farmer, but he doesn't quite do the jobs quite right. Still, the farmer sees him working hard and pays him. Then he finds work with the grocer, who is so impressed by the good job Juan Bobo did sweeping that he pays him nicely. The trouble is, Juan Bobo just can't manage to get the payments home. First, he loses his coins by putting them in his pockets even though they had big holes in them. Then his mother gives him a burlap sack to carry the payment, but then that day's payment was a pail of milk. And so on. Until one day, he makes a mistake that reaps wonderful rewards.
October 1, 2017
When Juan Bobo goes to find work, he ends up messing up his simple job. He is still rewarded with money, which he loses on the way home. The next day he finds new work, which he messes up and still loses his reward. This continues to happen until he makes a rich man's daughter laugh on the way home and is rewarded with dinner for life. A typical Puerto Rican folktale of Juan Bobo and his adventures.
July 23, 2019
Poor Juan Bobo (Simple John)! He means well and is more than willing to work hard, but he never seems to get the instructions correct. Young children will enjoy seeing the silliness of the things Juan Bobo does. The author tells us that this is a common folk tale that has different variations in different countries. Juan Bobo is a well known Puerto Rican folk lore figure.
I really enjoyed the insertion of Spanish words and phrases into the story.
I really enjoyed the insertion of Spanish words and phrases into the story.
October 28, 2019
Great Puerto Rican traditional fairy tale. Juan is a Puerto Rican who seems to try to do everything right but everything goes wrong. His mother sends him off to work every morning with simple instructions on how to bring the payment back home and poor Juan always seems to destroy his payment. However, when he comes across a very sick girl, he manages to make her laugh and earns that girls dad's gratitude.
February 8, 2020
Juan Bobo is an amazing Puerto Rican Folk story that I grew up hearing in my home in San Juan. It is funny to think all of the antics a simple boy can get into without really trying to do so. Juan taught me to make sure I think before I do or else I would be a "Bobo" my grandmother would say to me! It is always surprising to me how Juan's one accidental act of kindness changed his families life forever. I do wish the world actually worked in such a way.
January 18, 2026
Juan Bobo lives in the mountains of Puerto Rico and is a very simple boy. Though he tries hard he always does the opposite of what he’s asked to do. When his mother sends him to look for a job, a farmer, cow, and grocer are in for big surprises. Joe Cepeda won a 2002 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for his work on this book. Read more about it on my blog: https://shouldireaditornot.wordpress....
May 4, 2024
ببو پسرک احمق و دست و پاچلفتی که همه کارها را خراب میکند. روزی مادر او را برای کار به مزرعه همسایه میفرستد اما ببو با خرابکاریهایش کشاورز همسایه را هم به ستوه میآورد. البته چون پسرکی سادهدل است و با نیت خیر برای انجام کار تمام تلاش خود را به خرج میدهد، بالاخره عاقبت به خیر میشود. داستانی طنز و تصویری در مدح تلاش و پشتکار مناسب بالای هفت سال.
May 11, 2017
I grew up with different versions of Juan Bobo and to be quite honest I think there are much better versions in picture book form out there than this one. Also, I didn't care for the ending in this one (I think it changes the meaning of the story and ascribes more European values to Juan Bobo :/)
July 24, 2021
What a fun Pura Belpre Honor Book! Loved the story and illustrations were great.
March 3, 2023
Fun mish-mash of tales read elsewhere. Unfortunately, no author's note as to sources.
July 10, 2025
Funny tale. Has Amelia Bedeliaesque humor to it
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