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Children’s author Susan E. Sullivan worked in Biology and Nuclear Medicine before teaching high school biology and anatomy for ten years. Her dream of writing became a reality when her husband brought a cat home from a “garbaggy” place and he became part of their family. Bob, a tailless cat, had wanderlust and his true adventures became the source of great stories, ones that Susan crafted into a heartwarming picture book, Bob Tales: Land of the Woody Warbles.
A rescue cat with a rough beginning, Bob loved his new family and any time they went away, the cat would set out on a journey to “find” them, sometimes for weeks, until he would finally be located and reunited with Susan and her husband. She would imagine what exploits would befall her sweet tailless cat on his travels and it inspired her to write about them.
Susan believes a great book is one that evokes emotion and is full of adventure. She hopes her young readers come away from her story learning to always be kind, and to love all creatures, including humans, just the way they are, and that this stays with them long after the book is closed.
When she isn’t writing uplifting stories for kids, Susan enjoys being in nature and among animals, particularly when she is beekeeping. She also enjoys golf, paddle boarding, fishing and snow skiing. She lives with her husband in Beaufort, South Carolina with several rescue pets.
Reviewed by Emma Megan for Readers' Favorite
Bob Tales: Land of the Woody Warbles by Susan Sullivan tells the story of a stray cat with no tail. This cat needs a family. He lives behind Bea's Breakfast Buffet and searches for food in the garbage. However, after a long day of him being bullied by other cats, a man discovers him and adopts him. Now, the stray cat has a home, a family, and a name: Bob. He is safe, happy, and loved. But one day, when his owners didn't return home as they always did before dark, Bob got scared and thought they had gotten lost. Thus, Bob leaves his new home and goes on a dangerous mission to search for his lost family. On his journey, Bob meets many friendly and not-so-friendly creatures that will teach him important lessons.
Bob Tales by Susan Sullivan is a unique and fantastic children's picture book full of adventure, friendship, peril, and courage. This story demonstrates the importance of teamwork, not giving up, overcoming your fears, not believing what others think about you, and trusting yourself. The adorable watercolor illustrations beautifully capture the essence of this inspiring story. Each chapter invites you to experience the world as a cat might. It also invites you to discover other animals like a snake, a frog, a fish, a lemur, a mantis, a turtle, a bee, a worm, and an owl. This is a delightful choice for any young mind interested in a tale about a cool, brave, and intelligent kitty. The beautiful ending will melt your heart and bring a smile to your face.
