Title: Overdue: The misadventure of Bob the Book

Author: Gloria Koster

Publisher: Capstone

Publication Date: August 1, 2024

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.

Description:

Meet Bob. He’s the all-time favorite library book at Wisdom Hill Elementary. But Sebastian is nothing like Bob’s previous enthusiastic borrowers. In fact, Sebastian completely forgets about Bob! Will Bob ever feel the love of a contented fan again, or will he be lost and alone forever? In this harrowing tale told from a book’s point-of-view, author and librarian Gloria Koster showcases the joy of reading and the importance of taking care of books.

For ages 5-9.

My Thoughts:

I loved this book! Bob is a library book. Most of the time he’s treated great, but not Sebastian’s family. The messy kid mistreats him and eventually loses him. When the family gets an overdue notice, Bob is finally found, and Sebastian learns to love Bob. This was so funny and relatable. It can be great to share for the humor or to teach a lesson about caring for books.