Leon and Bob
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Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 1997 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Leon and Bob

Written and illustrated by Simon James

An imaginary friend vanishes when a new neighbor arrives.

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32 pages· 285 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 400L
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Bookroo's summary

Leon relies on his imaginary friend Bob for companionship, but when a boy his age moves in next door, Bob disappears. Can Leon navigate friendship without his invisible ally, or will he find a new connection? The stakes are high as Leon faces his fears and the challenge of reaching out to someone new.

From the publisher

Leon spends his time with his imaginary friend Bob, whom no one else can see, but when a new boy the same age as Leon moves in next door, Bob suddenly disappears, leaving Leon feeling insecure and nervous about making friends with his new neighbor.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1997)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
285
Reading age
5–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
400L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
47729
Publication
Published
March 3, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781564029911

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