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:
* MG Collections of Funny Poems:
- 'BEWARE THE DRAGON AND THE NOZZLEWOCK: A Graphic Novel Poetry Collection Full of Surprising Characters'
- 'A HATFUL OF DRAGONS: And More Than 13.8 Billion Other Funny Poems'
- 'THE BUBBLE COLLECTOR'
- 'LORD OF THE BUBBLES' (Funny MG Poetry Collections)
* Early Readers and Early Chapter Books:
- BOBO & PUP-PUP (Early Reader Series - 4 books)
- CACTUS HOME
- ROBOT SEE, ROBOT DO
* Graphic Novels:
- ZOONI TALES (Graphic-Novel-In-Rhyme series, 2 books)
- OWL & PENGUIN (Geisel-Honor winning Starter Graphic Novel Series, 3 books)

His books have received multiple awards, starred reviews, JLG Gold Standard Selections, landed on Best Book lists and State Reading lists, been finalists for state book awards, been named as ALA Notable books, Reading Picks and Best Graphic Novels,

He is delighted to visit schools and present to kids and inspire them.

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.