Emma Ward
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About Emma Ward
Thank you for visiting my page. I have been creating children's books ever since my first child was born 10 years ago, only I didn't realize the bedtime stories I was creating would become actual books for others to enjoy. One favorite story centered around two twin turtle brothers named Bob and Joe.
I have easily told my children over 100 "Bob and Joe" stories in the last 10 years. It is, by far, their favorite story! In fact, it was my children who inspired me to put Bob and Joe on paper. They thought other kids would enjoy the stories as much as they did. They were right!
I think Bob and Joe resonate so well with children because the characters love to help each other, as much as they love to race around. Kids seem to identify with this concept because all kids love to help, when given the chance, and run around in races.
The lessons in friendship and fair play are subtle. By the end of the story, the child walks away having learned something really important, without having it pushed on them.
So there is my story about how Bob and Joe came to be. I hope your children enjoy the Bob and Joe stories!
-Emma
I have easily told my children over 100 "Bob and Joe" stories in the last 10 years. It is, by far, their favorite story! In fact, it was my children who inspired me to put Bob and Joe on paper. They thought other kids would enjoy the stories as much as they did. They were right!
I think Bob and Joe resonate so well with children because the characters love to help each other, as much as they love to race around. Kids seem to identify with this concept because all kids love to help, when given the chance, and run around in races.
The lessons in friendship and fair play are subtle. By the end of the story, the child walks away having learned something really important, without having it pushed on them.
So there is my story about how Bob and Joe came to be. I hope your children enjoy the Bob and Joe stories!
-Emma
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Books By Emma Ward
The Complete Adventures of Bob and Joe, Volume 1 (The Adventures of Bob and Joe Book 7)
Apr 17, 2012
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Emma Ward
$4.99
This is a collection of the first six Bob and Joe racing adventure stories. Ages 4-10.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
by
Emma Ward
$0.99
This is the sixth book in the Bob and Joe Adventure series. Ages 4-10.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
by
Emma Ward
$0.99
This is the first book in the Bob and Joe Adventure series. Ages 4-10.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters. Soon they will be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters. Soon they will be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
by
Emma Ward
$0.99
This is the fourth book in the Bob and Joe Adventure series. Ages 4-10.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
by
Emma Ward
$0.99
This is the third book in the Bob and Joe Adventure series. Ages 4-10.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
by
Emma Ward
$0.99
This is the second book in the Bob and Joe Adventure series. Ages 4-10.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
by
Emma Ward
$0.99
This is the fifth book in the Bob and Joe Adventure series. Ages 4-10.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
Bob and Joe are turtles. They're also twins who love to have racing adventures with their friends who live around the pond. Arnold the Alligator and Sammy the Squirrel are just a couple of the characters who help Bob and Joe teach children about friendship and fair play. Your kids will fall in love with these characters and will soon be asking you to tell them another "Bob and Joe" story.
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