Hi there, friends! Today, we’re going to read a fun story called “I Must Have Bobo” by Eileen Rosenthal. It’s a special book that we love, and we hope you will love it too!
When Willie woke up, he had a big problem. Oh no! Bobo was missing! Willie needed Bobo because Bobo helped him with everything. Bobo was brave and not afraid to go down the slide. “Hold tight, Bobo!” Willie said.
Bobo was always there to hold Willie’s hand when they walked past a big, scary dog. “Do you think the dog sees us?” Willie wondered. “I must have Bobo!”
Willie called out, “Hey, what’s that?” It was Earl! “Come on, Bobo, let’s have breakfast,” Willie said. Bobo thought they were having pancakes. Bobo didn’t like raisins in his oatmeal, but he loved coloring. “Your house will be blue!” Willie said as they colored together.
Willie and Bobo decided to build a fort. “Hey, Earl, let’s build a fort, and Earl can’t come in!” Willie said. But then, Willie couldn’t find Bobo. “Look at me, Bobo! Where is Bobo? Bobo! Bobo, are you in there?” Willie called out. Maybe pirates had taken Bobo!
Oh, Earl! Willie thought Earl might have Bobo. “Hey, wait! Do you have Bobo in there?” Willie asked. “Bobo! Earl! Bobo! Earl!” Willie shouted. Finally, Willie found his Bobo!
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Find Your Bobo: Just like Willie, let’s go on a treasure hunt! Ask your parents or teacher to hide a small toy or stuffed animal somewhere in the room. Now, it’s your turn to find it! Once you find your “Bobo,” think about why it’s special to you. Can you share a story about a time it helped you feel brave or happy?
Build a Fort: Gather some pillows, blankets, and chairs to build your own fort just like Willie and Bobo did. Once your fort is ready, invite a friend or family member to join you inside. Pretend you’re on an adventure and think about what you would do if you lost something special like Bobo. How would you find it?
Draw Your Adventure: Grab some crayons and paper. Draw a picture of an adventure you would like to have with your Bobo. Maybe you’re exploring a jungle, sailing on a pirate ship, or having a picnic in the park. Share your drawing with the class and tell them about your adventure. What makes your Bobo important on this journey?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Hey there, boys and girls! Welcome to the Storytime Family. Today, we’re going to be reading “I Must Have Bobo” by Eileen Rosenthal. It’s one of our favorite books in this house. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Let’s get started.
“I Must Have Bobo.”
When Willie woke up, there was trouble. Oh no! Where’s Bobo? I need Bobo! Bobo helps me with everything. Bobo is not afraid to go down the slide. Hold tight, Bobo!
Bobo holds my hand when we walk past that big dog. Do you think he sees us? I must have Bobo!
Hey, what’s that? Oh, Earl! Come on, Bobo, let’s have breakfast. Bobo thought we were having pancakes. Bobo doesn’t like raisins in his oatmeal, but Bobo does like coloring. Your house will be blue!
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Hey, Earl, let’s build a fort, and Earl can’t come in!
Look at me, Bobo! Where is Bobo? Bobo! Bobo, are you in there? Maybe he was stolen by pirates!
Oh, Earl! Hey, wait! Do you have Bobo in there? Bobo! Earl! Bobo! Earl!
Here’s my Bobo!
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