Bobo goes to school by Shirley Hughes - review

Well this book went down like a lead balloon! The toddler was having none of it. I tried to read it to her and we just got a big resounding 'nooooooooo' and then she threw a wobbler. This is hardly a surprising occurrence, but when I tried again the next day with the book it was still a no. Which is quite apt seeing as the book is about a wee madam called Lilly who is having an off-day and throws her favourite toy Bobo, who lands on top of the school bus; off Bobo goes on an adventure whilst Lilly the mardy toddler has a meltdown. I enjoyed the drawings as they really captured the sheer panic that is felt when 'the toy' goes missing! We've all been there... Minnie's favourite manky sheep went missing once; I'm not sure who cried more when we eventually found him! That was a crazy half hour in this house. So a great book about a typical toddler. I liked this book and will definitely try again with it with her, maybe when she is a bit older she will see the irony of it all... One lives in hope. If you would like to become a family reviewer, email us at [email protected]