{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-blue-ocean-brooks-olbrys-9780982961353","title":"The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob: A Challenging Job","description":"\u003cb\u003eBlue Ocean Bob loves the sea and wants to dedicate his life to protecting it. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e​He begins a new job as assistant to Mary Marine, the Island of Roses's leading marine biologist, and with his hummingbird guardian, Xena, by his side, works hard to carry out his duties to the sea creatures both on and off the shore. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the challenges mount, Bob seeks advice from Doc the turtle, Earl the clam, and Wallace the walrus, who each help him to develop the positive attitude he needs to succeed. His first task, teaching a young seal to swim in the open ocean, takes him to Doc for instruction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"To teach well,\" Doc advised, \"you must first learn a lot. \u003cbr\u003eFor how can you give what you haven't yet got? \u003cbr\u003eYou are a fine swimmer, Bob. That you have shown. \u003cbr\u003eYou just need some time in the sea on your own. \u003cbr\u003eSo go snorkel out and don't rush back too soon. \u003cbr\u003eFor the training you need, you must leave this lagoon. \u003cbr\u003eAnd when you return, you can do so with pride. \u003cbr\u003eYou'll have learned that true confidence comes from inside.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn sparkling, rhyming text and gorgeous color illustrations, Bob begins his studies with both his human and animal guides. Thanks to all of them, Bob learns confidence, responsibility, communication, gratitude and the meaning of success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob: A Challenging Job\u003c\/i\u003e is the second installment in this colorful and inspiring early chapter book series that provides young readers with an introduction to timeless principles of achievement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The book is broken down into five chapters, each one focusing on an important life principle. \u003cb\u003eYour child will learn about confidence, responsibility, communication, gratitude and success.\u003c\/b\u003e All very important lessons for our little ones to learn from an early age.... The illustrations in the book are wonderful. Full of color and fun characters - \u003cb\u003eyour child will want to jump into the pages and play at the seaside with Bob.\"\u003c\/b\u003e- \u003ci\u003ePennyMindingMom.com\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The story is well-written poetry, and very encouraging for children to read. The illustrations are beautiful. \u003c\/b\u003eAlthough several of the characters wear glasses, and Doc is the only animal wearing clothes- the characters are all beautifully and realistically drawn. I highly recommend this book to be in any library for character traits. Bob is a wonderful example of determination and resourcefulness. \u003cb\u003eThis book is easily five stars.\u003c\/b\u003e\" - \u003ci\u003eSelena, Goodreads\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I loved how this book was full of positivity and Bob was encouraged to do things even if he felt he couldn't, and he never gave up. I liked how the animals had advice and wisdom to give.\"\u003c\/b\u003e -K\u0026amp;A's Childrens Book Reviews \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoung readers of classic series like \u003ci\u003eMagic Tree House, Geronimo Stilton\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWarriors\u003c\/i\u003e will love these tales of discovery and exploration as they journey with \u003ci\u003eBlue Ocean Bob\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brooks Olbrys\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0982961359\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780982961353\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Children's Success Unlimited LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 7.10w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/26\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2015 pg. 141","brand":"Brooks Olbrys","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44080030646527,"sku":"9780982961353","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_13617a3c-84f1-4d8e-b82c-0d8592e09f86.jpg?v=1685484544","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-adventures-of-blue-ocean-brooks-olbrys-9780982961353","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}