Chez Bob

Written by Bob Shea

An alligator's plan to eat birds turns into an unexpected friendship.

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40 pages· 787 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~490L

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Bookroo's summary

Bob the alligator opens a restaurant on his nose to lure birds for a feast. As birds flock to Chez Bob, he anticipates a delicious meal. But as they linger, Bob faces a surprising dilemma: will he choose friendship over his appetite? This whimsical tale explores how even the most cunning plans can lead to unexpected bonds and a change of heart. Dive into Bob's world and discover if he can transform from a predator to a pal in this delightful story of friendship and self-discovery.

From the publisher

From the hilarious author of Who Wet My Pants?, Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, and the Dinosaur Vs. series comes a kid-pleasing read-aloud about a devious alligator who learns to love!Welcome to Chez Bob, which seems like a real restaurant…until you realize…it’s on an alligator’s NOSE! Bob’s got a hidden plan for his customers: Birds will come to eat, but I will eat the birds! As they fly in from all over the world to dine on Bob’s face, something starts to happen that takes the lazy, hungry reptile by surprise – the birds stay. More yummy birds! he rejoices – he’ll want for nothing! But when the time is right, will Bob make the right choice?Comic genius Bob Shea cooks up a tasty tale that proves anyone, even hungry alligators, can have a change of heart and learn to be a good friend.

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