The charming humor in the Sunday-funnies-style illustrations perfectly enhances the story, and the art (not to mention Willy’s feisty personality) is reminiscent of Bill Watterson’s “Calvin and Hobbes” (Andrews McMeel). Kids will relate to having someone in their life who just plain bugs them–whether pet, sibling, cousin, or friend. Read 180 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Imagining the feline being devoured by snakes provides catharsis for Willy, and though their relationship remains the same he feels empowered enough to accept Earl as he is. I Must Have Bobo by Eileen Rosenthal I Must Have Bobo book. With clever problem-solving, Willy uses his story to express his anger and desire for retaliation against Earl. As he narrates their imaginary exploits, Earl pesters and tries to steal the toy. When the book proves disappointingly sedate, Willy takes matters into his own hands and decides to write his own jungle adventure–with lots of danger to save Bobo from. But, as in I MUST Have Bobo (Atheneum, 2011), Earl the cat just won’t leave them alone. * "Poor Willy just wants to read a dinosaur book with his beloved toy monkey.
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