A Gift from Bob: How a Street Cat Helped One Man Learn the Meaning of Christmas
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A Gift from Bob: How a Street Cat Helped One Man Learn the Meaning of Christmas

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A Gift from Bob: How a Street Cat Helped One Man Learn the Meaning of ChristmasIn this poignant new story, A Gift from Bob, James Bowen recalls the last Christmas he was to spend on the streets, busking and selling the Big Issue with his cat Bob. In 2010, the weather was as bleak as his prospects. Christmas had always been the time he dreaded. Now at least he had Bob by his side, but his health was poor, and he had no money for food or warmth. There was no choice but to venture out onto the frozen streets to earn enough to pay

In this poignant new story, A Gift from Bob, James Bowen recalls the last Christmas he was to spend on the streets, busking and selling the Big Issue with his cat Bob.

In 2010, the weather was as bleak as his prospects. Christmas had always been the time he dreaded. Now at least he had Bob by his side, but his health was poor, and he had no money for food or warmth. There was no choice but to venture out onto the frozen streets to earn enough to pay for his electricity and--with luck--to afford some small treats for Christmas as well.

What James learned through this toughest of times was to give his new life with Bob--and Christmas--a meaning it had never had before.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 10/18/2016
ISBN: 9781250104960
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.60d
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Love the message of this book and it's well written and illustrated. Feels specific in its point of view and experience but also very relatable! So beautiful as well.
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Love love love this book. Bought it for my toddler and another for her friend as well. A good reminder to us parents that childhood memories are often made with messes.
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My bibliophile kids (11 and 8) and I adore this book. The illustrations are delightfully inviting, the children are magically independent and loving, and the story encapsulates the gentle chaos of childhood in such a beautiful way. Highly recommend.
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I hate when my kids make messes so this was the perfect book for me. It put things in perspective that messes aren't always a bad thing.
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We purchased this book after having read a New York Times article on the author-illustrator. Loren Long. What an amazing book! I love the story line and the beautifully illustrated pages. Our 7 year old grandson doesn't tire of "reading" the pictures along with the story. The illustrations are loaded with subjects to talk about, along with the peaceful refrain that repeats throughout the book, "And they filled her with joy." This book fills us with joy. Thanks, Loren Long. Another great children's book.
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