Bob Shea – illustratör

Shark's not afraid of anything. The dark? Nah. A big mean bear? Don't make him laugh! But there is one thing that even Shark fears...Can you guess what it is?

An irresistible, heartwarming, and witty ode to mothers and their children featuring an irresistible Mama and Baby Giraffe whose daily activities are filled with laughter, love, and a little negotiation.Whatever Mama Giraffe does, Baby Giraffe does by half—from taking steps and soaring on swings to eating carrots and sleeping through the night. But when it comes to their love, they know it’s exactly the same size.Award-winning talent Bob Shea takes readers on a relatable journey that celebrates everyday parenting activities with a knowing wink that will make readers laugh and warm their hearts.Half Giraffe is:A Perfect Gift for Today's Parents and sure to be a go-to Mother's Day and Valentine's GiftVibrant and Eye-Catching: Bob Shea's signature art style won't let you look away.An Irresistible Read-Aloud: The simple text and repetition will make for a fun bedtime read aloud with kids!

STOP RIGHT THERE. Don’t move a muscle, buster. Stay out of this book or I WILL CHOMP YOU!  So says the not-so-fierce inhabitant of I Will Chomp You!, a tale of deception, greed . . . and cake!  In their funny read-aloud, Jory John and Bob Shea bring a fresh twist to a time-tested blueprint as their little monster threatens, reasons, and pleads with readers to go no further in the book because he will NOT share his beautiful, delicious cakes. Children will identify with the monster’s high valuation of his possessions, and (importantly) will laugh at the silly measures he takes to protect them."A monster’s reign of terror begins even before the title page: “HEY. GO AWAY.” Turn to the title page and there the monster waits, blue-skinned and angry-eyed: “I WILL CHOMP YOU!” As the reader turns the pages, the monster’s direct-address threats increase: “If you turn any more pages…I WILL CHOMP YOU, BUSTER!” Another page turn and the monster is even angrier: “NOW QUIT IT!” Until finally, “HEY! I’m warning you! You’ve been officially WARNED! CHOMP!” Unfortunately for the monster, the reader is just too fast, and its chomp misses the mark. The monster proceeds to bite, yell, and barrel its way through the pages, repeatedly trying to halt-by-chomping the reader from reaching its secret hidden in the back pages of the book (psst, it’s cake). This book, written entirely as monster monologue, is all bright colors and sharp edges, creating a feeling of temper-tantrum immediacy that matches the silly-angry words. Shea’s illustrations are bold but not too busy, giving the impression of fast movement and strong emotions, and the striped shirt–wearing monster is lovable in an ankle-biting kind of way. The fast pace, funny faces, and silly secret make this a great read-aloud." — Siân Gaetano THE HORN BOOK

The Texas desert may be hard living for some, but not for a little lizard called the horned toad. Between lounging in the hot sun, snacking on ants, and chatting with his new friend Owlet, things are pretty easy. Some might even say it's a laid back life . . . unless of course he's about to get eaten. Then, and only then will he show off a trick so wacky and weird, it will make you run for the hills (just like his predators). That's right folks, this toad has a superpower!Ready to find out what it is? You won't believe your eyes!