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Oh No, Bobo!

Book Synopsis

Bobo is sure one of his jungle friends will be able to help. He plucks a feather here and a tuft of hair there but only causes upset! Bobo is left despondent and still without a pillow. But when Elsie the elephant enthusiastically strokes Bobo and wraps him up in her trunk in an effort to play, Bobo gets very upset indeed. Will Bobo and Elsie both learn and important lesson about asking permission?

Our Review Panel says...

Oh No, Bobo! is a gentle picture book that beings to explore the themes of consent, personal boundaries and asking permission. Consent is a complicated topic and this story is offering schools and parents a springboard into adult-led discussion to go deeper into the topic. We can clearly see how the animals feel when Bobo bounds in without a second thought and invades their personal space, taking their things without their permission. The illustrations – set in a vibrant palette of greens, oranges and purples – are both appealing and expressive, as the facial expressions and body language of the animals clearly convey their array of feelings in response to Bobo’s invasion of their personal space….

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