Absolutely gorgeous, this would make a lovely gift for others, or yourself! With the focus on nature and in particular a robin, this book travels with the author as he becomes a gardener and forms close relationships with some of the animals and birds he meets. Author Tony Putman says about his very special relationship with Bob: “Sometimes in life you get to meet someone you feel at one with - where there’s a special connection. It’s not always something you understand or can explain, but it’s there, and you both feel it. I had that connection not with a person but with an animal, a wild bird. He stood no taller than 4 inches high, but his personality was the size of the world”. The tale of Bob is simply told, with real heart and love and it casts a warm glow. The trust on display between the two is inspiring, but this isn’t just about Bob, while the book forms a: “love letter to Britain’s favourite bird”, the author forms relationships with other animals and birds too. The photos are beautiful, and made me smile as I met the creatures so charmingly described. This is about slowing down, taking time to stop, to really look and listen to the nature around you. You can see and feel the effect the friendships have on the author, and it is truly wonderful. This gentle feel-good book just had to be chosen as both a LoveReading Star Book and Liz Pick of the Month. Bob the Robin is the perfect remedy to the pressures of the modern world, it champions nature, kindness, and friendship. Highly recommended.
In 2019, Tony Putman was working as a gardener in Edenbridge, Kent, when he noticed a bold robin sitting on a branch of an old plum tree. The robin glanced in his direction as he approached, but he didn't move, so Tony grabbed his camera and took a photo. This would be the first of hundreds of photos that Tony would take of Bob the robin - and the start of an extraordinary friendship that would last for years.
As Tony shared his pictures on his social media account, Putman and Robin, he witnessed an outpouring the love - not just for Bob, but for robins everywhere, who populate our gardens with song and movement even on the direst winter days.
In this book, Tony shares his touching journey with Bob, and tells the story of our unwavering affection for these magnificent creatures. This is an informative book about the life of a robin, as well as a beautiful love letter to these spirited and lively birds - who offer us a connection with nature, a moment of contact and a great source of comfort and joy.
Tony Putman is a gardener and passionate wildlife photographer who has captivated the world with his enchanting relationship with a Robin and a Fox. Developing a friendship with both that demonstrates beautifully the extraordinary capacity for a connection between wildlife and humans, he has been captured on film by the BBC in compelling footage that has drawn comments from admirers all over the world. His story and his work has catapulted Tony to the attention of BBC Springwatch, Fox News USA and Belgian, Dutch and German television channels.
