Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest
Published on 24. February 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-593-85894-3 (ISBN)
Description
A boastful bear learns how to be a good listener and friend in this endearing, funny picture book by the author of Truman.
Everyone knows that Bob is the biggest, strongest, and smartest bear in the world . . . because he tells them so, over and over again. No one can question him because Bob does all the talking. That is, until the day Bill comes along. Bill isn’t big or strong, but he asks lots of questions of the creatures around him. He’s interested in everyone, and soon, all the animals are so busy getting to know one another, they stop noticing poor Bob. Until—Bill does! But is Bob finally ready to have a real conversation, one that includes both talking and listening?
Everyone knows that Bob is the biggest, strongest, and smartest bear in the world . . . because he tells them so, over and over again. No one can question him because Bob does all the talking. That is, until the day Bill comes along. Bill isn’t big or strong, but he asks lots of questions of the creatures around him. He’s interested in everyone, and soon, all the animals are so busy getting to know one another, they stop noticing poor Bob. Until—Bill does! But is Bob finally ready to have a real conversation, one that includes both talking and listening?
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
FULL COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-593-85894-3 (9780593858943)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Jean Reidy
Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest
E-Book
02/2026
Penguin Young Readers Group
€6.49
Available for download
Persons
Jean Reidy’s award-winning books for children have earned their spots as favorites among readers of all ages. She is the author of many picture books, including Truman, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Winner and Parent’s Choice Gold Award Winner that was included on numerous best of the year lists, including the New York Times and NPR. She now lives in Chicago and is endlessly inspired by her children and grandchildren.
Amy Jindra Hodgson is an illustrator who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. As a child her parents read to her every night and she fell in love with the art of storytelling. She studied art and design and is the illustrator of the Very Worst Ever series and the picture book How to Train Your Pet Brain. She now resides in Toledo, Ohio, with her husband, stand-up comedian Robert Adam, and their giant Bernedoodle, Marley. Amy's creative inspiration is driven by her wonderful family, friends, and good sushi.
Amy Jindra Hodgson is an illustrator who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. As a child her parents read to her every night and she fell in love with the art of storytelling. She studied art and design and is the illustrator of the Very Worst Ever series and the picture book How to Train Your Pet Brain. She now resides in Toledo, Ohio, with her husband, stand-up comedian Robert Adam, and their giant Bernedoodle, Marley. Amy's creative inspiration is driven by her wonderful family, friends, and good sushi.