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Tobor - by Guido Genechten (Hardcover)

Name: Tobor - by Guido Genechten (Hardcover)
Brand: Clavis
SKU: 1005876446
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Highlights

"It's refreshing to see a story that successfully incorporates technology into analog play rather than demonizing one or the other.
5 Years
11.7" x 9.4" Hardcover
40 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

Description

About the Book

Ben receives a very special present for his fifth birthday. With a press of his square nose, Tobor comes alive, suggesting and playing games, talking and asking questions. Tobor soon becomes Ben's best friend. Full color. 11 7/16 x 9 5/16.

Book Synopsis

"It's refreshing to see a story that successfully incorporates technology into analog play rather than demonizing one or the other. A new-toy story for readers to befriend." - Kirkus Reviews

Ben was content playing with his animal friends, but he was beginning to get tired of the same thing every day. On his fifth birthday, a new friend named Tobor arrives. Tobor sure is different from all of Ben's other friends. Tobor is full of ideas and has nonstop energy. At first Ben is happy to play along, but then he begins to wonder if his new friend is to much. Will these two new friends find happiness together? Turn on the switch and find out!

Sometimes friendship develops where you least expect it. A heartwarming and funny story for children ages 4 and up.

Guided Reading Level J

Review Quotes

It's refreshing to see a story that successfully incorporates technology into analog play rather than demonizing one or the other. A new-toy story for readers to befriend. - Kirkus Reviews

Van Genechten's mixed-media drawings have a sweet, homey feel―Tobor resembles a cardboard box with rivets―and the story offers opportunities to think about friendships, fickleness, group dynamics, and appreciating companions' unique qualities. - Publishers Weekly

A cute and clever story - Beyond the Bookends

An interesting story, especially for today's children who are so used to digital toys that entertain them, that they forget how to entertain themselves- Ryan Franklin, Illinois State Library

About the Author

Guido Van Genechten (1957, Belgium) studied drawing and painting, graphics and photography. Afterwards he worked for many years in the graphic industry. Now Guido works as a fulltime illustrator of children's books. In 1998 he won the international Illustrator's Award City of Hasselt with his picture book Ricky. This prize was the beginning of his international career as a children's book illustrator. Since that moment, Guido Van Genechten has created many best-selling stories and received several awards. In 2007 he was the winner of the Reader's Digest Award for Best Children's Book Illustrator. And in the past ten years his books were published in 30 countries around the world.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.7 Inches (H) x 9.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.3 Pounds

Suggested Age: 5 Years

Number of Pages: 40

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Social Themes

Publisher: Clavis

Theme: Friendship

Format: Hardcover

Author: Guido Genechten

Language: English

Street Date: October 16, 2017

TCIN: 1005876446

UPC: 9781605373171

Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-8936

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 9.4 inches width x 11.7 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.3 pounds

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