Bøger af Brooks Olbrys

2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner for Best Overall Design (Fiction) Discover a secret in the deep with Blue Ocean Bob as he helps some new friends in the Sea of Kerchoo While snorkeling along the ocean reef, Bob senses something in the deep below. With encouragement from Cathy the crab, he trusts his intuition and assembles a team to explore a shipwreck on the ocean floor. But despite help from Al the dolphin and Molly Marine, Bob is unable to complete the descent. With Doc the turtle, Earl the clam, and Eve the octopus all weighing in, Mary Marine is called back to the Island of Roses to complete the dive team's training. Thanks to a creative plan devised by Molly Marine and the cooperation of some jellyfish and octopus assistants, Bob and his dive team perform an unusual deep-water rescue of their new friends trapped at the bottom of the Sea of Kerchoo. ​The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob: A Secret in the Deep is the fourth installment in this colorful and inspiring early chapter book series that introduces young readers to timeless principles of achievement.

"There once was a boy who lived close to the sea And daydreamed all day about what he might be. His island was lush and his life wasn't bad, But he wasn't content with the things that he had." Despite his idyllic island life, young Bob yearns for a greater sense of purpose. He recognizes that his life doesn't have direction, so he decides to set out on an adventure and seek out advice from the sea creatures. Bob encounters a carefree dolphin Al, who teaches Bob to appreciate every minute he has available and directs him to the wise turtle Doc, who can help him find his purpose in life. Doc encourages Bob to find his passion, the things that excite him, and jump into those things. What is my purpose? What will make me content? In sparkling, rhyming text, Bob discovers his passion is to protect all life in the sea, and sets off on an adventure to pursue that passion. Every child will love the gorgeous illustrations and inspiring story of Blue Ocean Bob, whose magical sea journeys with dolphins, turtles, and a special hummingbird will teach them to have a "can do attitude" and learn to look at every problem from a new direction until the solution is revealed. This children's picture book engages just one of the concepts - purpose - expounded on in the full Blue Ocean Bob chapter book series. Readers of Blue Ocean Bob Discovers His Purpose "loved the rhyming couplets" and "think a few of us adults could stand to learn the lessons held within, too." They praise the "delightful stories and the simple but profound principles they reveal" that "empower children to cultivate proactive attitudes, to value themselves and confidently tap into their inherent gifts for making their dreams come true." ​Parents and teachers can find resources for the Blue Ocean Bob Adventures at https: //blue-ocean-bob-books.myshopify.com/pages/resources, and you can follow the author at Goodreads.

Begin your voyage of discovery with Blue Ocean Bob as he goes in search of his true purpose. Despite his idyllic island life, young Bob yearns for a greater sense of fulfillment. Accompanied by his guardian Xena, an overly cautious hummingbird, his quest leads him first to Al, a playful and spirited dolphin, and then to the local sage, an old turtle named Doc, who finally helps Bob realize his passion and discover his purpose--to protect the sea and all life within it.

"There once was a boy who lived close to the sea And daydreamed all day about what he might be. His island was lush and his life wasn't bad, But he wasn't content with the things that he had." Despite his idyllic island life, young Bob yearns for a greater sense of fulfillment. He just knows there's something out there--something special--just waiting for him! Along with Xena, his hummingbird guardian, Bob travels from his tropical island to the greatest minds the ocean has to offer, including the carefree dolphin Al, the wise turtle Doc, the insightful clam Earl, and the jolly walrus Wallace, plus other new friends he meets along the way, to ask the important questions of life. What is my purpose? Can you share your knowledge with me? What will make me content? In sparkling, rhyming text, Bob discovers his true purpose to protect all life in the sea, and learns how to prepare for the roadblocks and pitfalls that face him as he sets his ambitious goals for the future. Thanks to both human and animal guides, Bob learns persistence, confidence, and how to set his purpose, vision, and goals so that he can achieve his dreams. Most importantly, he learns how to adjust his attitude to one that overcomes obstacles and sets him up for success! Every child will love the gorgeous illustrations and inspiring story of Blue Ocean Bob, whose magical sea journeys with dolphins, whales, turtles, and a special hummingbird will teach them to have a "can-do attitude" and learn to look at every problem from a new direction until the solution is revealed. "Blue Ocean Bob encourages children to pursue their dreams. It will spark their imaginations and take them on a journey. The plot is strong and full of adventure. The characters are endearing and believable. This is a unique series because Olbrys has used "timeless principles of achievement," to encourage children to dream big - Think it. See it. Believe it. Achieve it." -- Patricia T., Goodreads "I feel drawn to this book because of what it teaches children: the basic principle of following through, persevering, and achievement. Learned as a child, this surely carries over into adulthood. When something is completed, there is a sense of achievement. Passing that on to your child? Gold!" -- Raven Reviews "The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob - A Journey Begins" is a great book that is entertaining yet teaches children how to persevere, achieve and set goals. A very well-written story with illustrations for each "goal" that is easy to understand and follow. A fantastic read that I would recommend to all children ages 5-7 (+/-), and parents alike." -- Susan, Goodreads ​Young readers of classic chapter book series like Magic Tree House, Geronimo Stilton and Warriors will love these tales of discovery and exploration as they journey with Blue Ocean Bob.