Bob and Dob by Sean E Avery

There was once a small bird called Bob who had a brother, aptly called Dob because that's what he did. Whenever Bob did something risky like flying too high or go hunting for worms on his own, Dob would tell on him. So often, that even their mother got sick of hearing the stories and told them she didn't want to hear any more tales.

Knowing he wouldn't get into trouble, Bob got bolder and bolder until one day...

Dob saw the danger lurking but neither Bob or his mother would listen. And disaster strikes. Even though he was always getting him into trouble, Dob still loved Bob so can he save him? Is there ever an okay time to tell a lie?

Although Sean Avery writes for a variety of audiences and in a variety of formats, he seems to have a special knack for crafting stories that particularly capture the attention of our youngest readers, and this one is no different. Every little person with a sibling will know this scenario and relate to it, whether they are a Bob or a Dob. And both perspectives are going to generate some lively discussions.

Themes: Birds, Brothers, Telling tales.

Barbara Braxton