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A massive long shot but does anyone remember this kids book from the 80s?

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DearSnail · 15/11/2024 21:21

It was a book about a little boy and his teddy bear and what they got up to during the day.

The main thing I remember was that instead of drawings the pictures were all photographs and the bear was a small knitted brown one, whose name I think began with a B.

This was during the late 80s and I think I used to get it out during every other visit to the library (take it back one week and get it out the next). I can vividly remember my mum pleading with me once to get any other book out as she was fed up of reading it and we both knew it backwards anyway but I was resolute.

So annoying because I was utterly obsessed with it but now can't remember the name and Google isn't being any help.

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stayathomegardener · 15/05/2026 08:52

Gorgeous thread!

InterestingDuck · 15/05/2026 08:19

What a wonderful thread and how lovely that the original photographer happened to find it!

DearSnail · 15/05/2026 08:09

Oh my gosh!! @JanSiegieda can I say a genuine heartfelt thank you for your work. Honestly Bobo gave me such joy as a child and the nostalgia continues to do so even though I am now an adult.

@IamEarthymama I know!!! I can also use this chance to update the thread and say that my sister in law somehow managed to find a copy of Bobo, and he was waiting for me under last year's Christmas tree 😊.

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IamEarthymama · 15/05/2026 01:43

DesrSnail how exciting is this update to your thread!
JanSiegieda your work obviously brought so much joy to children of the 1980s and 1990s.
Can you tell us who the small boy was and who made Bobo?

I'm ridiculously pleased by this addition to the MN detective work we've seen! 🩷🧸🩷

JanSiegieda · 15/05/2026 01:18

Dear @Lemooon and @DearSnail I discovered your 'thread' and followed your conversation with interest. I am the photographer who made the book 'Where Is Bobo?' with Susan Hulme. I have an original copy of the book, which I treasure, and Bobo also lives with me at my home in south Devon. I'm so happy to read that the book gave you all so much pleasure. Best wishes, Jan Siegieda

HerkyBaby · 30/11/2024 22:25

PB Bear books by Dorling Kindersley publishers? They were photograph story books

Lemooon · 30/11/2024 22:21

@saraclara very happy to send you the pdf also!
@DearSnail so happy to hear this!

DearSnail · 30/11/2024 17:11

The power of Bobo 😄.

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saraclara · 30/11/2024 17:09

Awww! I mustn't look at that for too long, or I'll be wanting a copy too, @DearSnail!

DearSnail · 30/11/2024 17:07

Can I just say a massive thank you to the amazing @Lemooon, Legend of MN for such a wonderful early Christmas present. Seeing this book again has triggered some unexpected memories of my lovely late dad also reading it to me not long after he'd got in from work on the nights that mum must have been mutinying busy and also how deeply envious I used to be of Sam's shopping trolley for some reason! I'm so happy to be seeing my old friend again and plan on tormenting enchanting my family with it.
Hope this also triggers some nice nostalgic memories for you too @saraclara 😊.

A massive long shot but does anyone remember this kids book from the 80s?
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DearSnail · 29/11/2024 14:53

Hi there @Lemooon I sent you one last week but I've just checked and noticed that I spelt your name wrong 🤦. I'll send you another over now and hopefully it'll reach you 🙏.

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Lemooon · 29/11/2024 12:39

@DearSnail haven't seen any PM - let me know if you send one so I can keep a look out.

DearSnail · 21/11/2024 08:58

@Lemooon

"completely normal to have a photo of Bobo in a drawer..."
I would go so far to say that no draw is complete without one!

I have a PDF but no idea how to get it to you!
Thank you so much, you are amazing! I'll PM you my email address over.

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Lemooon · 20/11/2024 23:26

@BertieBotts completely normal to have a photo of Bobo in a drawer...

@DearSnail I have a PDF but no idea how to get it to you!

BertieBotts · 20/11/2024 17:47

It wasn't £50 anyway - there was a second copy which was.

BertieBotts · 20/11/2024 17:46

Ah sorry - looks like there is a special character on the link. anyway try searching AbeBooks? It was about £30 I think

DearSnail · 20/11/2024 17:44

Tomorrowisyesterday · 20/11/2024 17:25

The £50 one from America is looking more appealing now!

Haha. I think that was from the site @BertieBotts linked to but it also seems to have gone too. Who knew Bobo would be such a popular, in demand fella!

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Tomorrowisyesterday · 20/11/2024 17:25

The £50 one from America is looking more appealing now!

DearSnail · 20/11/2024 13:34

Well you weren't wrong @Tomorrowisyesterday 😮.

A massive long shot but does anyone remember this kids book from the 80s?
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ScrollingLeaves · 20/11/2024 11:41

I think it is a lovely thread too. Who knew there were so many ‘Teddy’ books.

DearSnail · 20/11/2024 11:09

Aww thanks 😊 . And loved the thread summary @BitOutOfPractice it sounds vaguely Shakespearean. Perhaps I should change my name to WhereForOutThouBobo.

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Apileofballyhoo · 20/11/2024 10:02

I've loved the thread too, thanks OP.

BitOutOfPractice · 20/11/2024 09:22

I have genuinely loved this thread. It’s had ups and downs, mild peril, comedy and tragedy. All human, and teddy, life is here.

I hope you find a copy op!

DearSnail · 20/11/2024 09:12

And Bobo is NOT sinister. How rude 😮🤣🤣.

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DearSnail · 20/11/2024 09:08

Thanks @BertieBotts but there's nothing showing on that link.

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