A Letter for Bob by Jonathan Nelson, Kim Rogers
ISBN: 0063044552
Genres: Fiction in Verse/Poetry, Realistic Fiction
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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“A Letter for Bob” is a picture book in verse written by Kim Rogers (an enrolled member of Wichita and Affiliated Tribes) and illustrated by Jonathan Nelson (Diné). It tells the story of the family car, Bob, and all the places and activites he took them to, including Yellowstone, the Witchita Annual Dance, the library, the playground, and other family gatherings. The family has grown too big for Bob, so now they are saying goodbye, but will never forget him. Nelson’s images are colorful and highlight the parts of the image that you should pay close attention to, like at the end when the family is driving away from Bob at the dealership, but a new family is already looking to buy Bob. For ages 4 to 8, this is a recommended picture book purchase for all library collections.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.