Love it, it made me smile and learn something new
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

When I picked up *Bob the Robin* to read—and later listened to the audiobook—I didn’t expect it to have such an impact on me. I thought it would just be a book about a man and a bird, but I found something much deeper—a story about companionship, routine, and how small moments can change our lives. The relationship between Tony Putman and Bob reminded me of times when an animal—no matter how small—crossed my path and made me stop, observe, and feel a kind of connection that’s hard to explain. The way he describes the robin’s constant presence, how this little bird became part of his daily life, made me think about how nature is always there, even when we don’t notice it. What struck me most was the author’s honesty. He doesn’t romanticise everything; he simply tells it as it was. Bob wasn’t a pet, he wasn’t there to entertain or obey, yet there was still a bond. It made me reflect on the connections we form with the world around us, even when we expect nothing in return. Listening to the audiobook added another layer to the experience. Hearing the story in the author’s own words made it feel even more personal, as if he were sharing these memories directly with me. The photographs in the book make everything feel even more real. This isn’t just a story—it’s a piece of the author’s life that he chose to share. And I’m grateful to have experienced it in both formats.

Bob the Robin A love letter to Britain’s favourite bird by Tony Putman is a charming and informative book. It would make a great gift for anyone interested in wildlife.

A delightful account of the author's love of the natural world. His passion for the land, the animals and birds is evident throughout. Growing up with parents who cared about animals instilled that love.
His connection with the robins, particularly Bob is utterly charming. Tony's study of Bob's life with the changing seasons and the gardening year is so informative.
I loved the quote - 'when a robin appears, a loved one is near.'
A gorgeous book. It would make an ideal gift for both young and old, especially at this time of year. Highly recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

This was such a lovely read. I follow the author on Instagram so have loved watching the videos and photos he shares of the robins in his life, so it was really wonderful to read the stories behind them, and learn a little more about Tony and how the robins appeared!

He shares stories from his childhood and how he became to be a gardener, and how that increased his awareness of the wildlife and nature around him. This led him to take up photography and so his love affair with robins and wildlife began!

It really shows that innocent connection a human can have with a wild animal and how special that feeling is! He really captures it beautifully with his words and photography, and also shows the impact that social media now plays as he can share his encounters with people all over the world online, and hopefully make them more aware of how we need to take care of the wildlife around us

Beautiful and enchanting! I absolutely adored this book and the relationship of Bob and Tony.
Highly recommended!
Big thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my ARC