Synopses & Reviews
Despite his idyllic island life, young Bob yearns for a greater sense of fulfillment. With his guardian, Xena the hummingbird, at his side, Bob sets out to seek guidance from the wise and happy creatures of the sea.
From the joyful secrets of Al the dolphin to the insightful advice of Doc the turtle, Earl the clam and Wallace the walrus, Bob uncovers great wisdom. But to complete his journey, he’ll need to overcome his fears - and Xena’s doubts - and prove himself to Mary Marine, the Island of Roses’s leading marine biologist.
For readers 6 to 8, The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob: A Journey Begins is the first episode of a colorful, early chapter book series that provides children with an invaluable introduction to timeless principles of achievement.
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“Brooks Olbrys has done a remarkable job.
Blue Ocean Bob provides young minds with positive precepts and powerful lessons that will serve them for the rest of their lives.”
—Bob Proctor, personal development coach and bestselling author of You Were Born Rich
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“The deepest desire we have as parents is to help our children build character, confidence, kindness, and enthusiasm. Your children will love these delightful stories, and the simple but profound principles they reveal will be with them for a lifetime. Set sail today with Blue Ocean Bob for a magnificent voyage of discovery!”
—Brian Biro, America’s Breakthrough Coach and author of Beyond Success
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“The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob series is destined for greatness. What better way to prepare our children for personal success than to take them on a trip through the power of their minds and imaginations. Thumbs up, bon voyage—a new children’s classic has been birthed!”
—Cynthia Brian, New York Times bestselling author, TV/Radio host, and founder/executive director of the literacy charity Be the Star You Are!
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“Blue Ocean Bob empowers children to cultivate proactive attitudes, to value themselves and confidently tap into their inherent gifts for making their dreams come true. In the natural and light hearted language of a child, Olbrys succeeds in making it obvious that it is the birthright of every child to live a bright and meaningful life filled with limitless opportunities.”
—Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation: Fulfilling Your Soul’s Potential
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“This is a little book, but one that packs a big punch of wisdom. All of us want to be fulfilled and happy; many never find the way. In this book, wisdom is given wrapped in charming rhyme with an upbeat story, and brought to life with colorful, bold illustrations. Wisdom will be found that will last your child a lifetime.”
—Midwest Book Review
Synopsis
Embark on an oceanic quest with Blue Ocean Bob, as he goes in search of his true purpose…and makes many new friends along the way.
Synopsis
Embark on an oceanic quest with Blue Ocean Bob, as he goes in search of his true purpose...and makes many new friends along the way.
Despite his idyllic island life, young Bob yearns for a greater sense of fulfillment. With his guardian, Xena the hummingbird, at his side, Bob sets out to seek guidance from the wise and happy creatures of the sea.
From the joyful secrets of Al the dolphin to the insightful advice of Doc the turtle, Earl the clam, and Wallace the walrus, Bob uncovers great wisdom. But to complete his journey, he'll need to overcome his fears and Xena's doubts and prove himself to Mary Marine, the Island of Roses's leading marine biologist.
The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob: A Journey Begins is the first episode of a colorful, early chapter book series that provides children with an introduction to timeless principles of achievement derived from the teachings of Bob Proctor, Earl Nightingale, Napoleon Hill, Wallace D. Wattles, and others.
Synopsis
"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.
Synopsis
For readers 6 to 8 years old, this first episode of a colorful series will introduce them to the timeless principles of achievement
Despite his idyllic island life, a young boy named Bob yearns for a greater sense of fulfillment. With his guardian, Xena the hummingbird, at his side, Bob sets out to seek guidance from the wise and happy creatures of the sea.
From the joyful secrets of Al the dolphin to the insightful advice of Doc the turtle, Earl the clam, and Wallace the walrus, Bob uncovers great wisdom. But to complete his journey, he’ll need to overcome his fears and prove himself a true caretaker of the sea and its creatures.
Inspired by the motivational teachings of Bob Proctor, Napoleon Hill, Earl Nightingale, and, Wallace D. Wattles, the author presents principles through Bob and his friends that are rarely taught to children as part of a regular school curriculum. Written in enchanting, rhythmic prose and accompanied by playful illustrations, The Journey Begins provides children with a framework for success in any endeavor they pursue.
About the Author
After the birth of his son, Brooks Olbrys became inspired to make the philosophies of achievement?his own lifelong passion?accessible to children. With encouragement from author and personal development coach Bob Proctor, Brooks created the Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob, a children’s book series inspired by the teachings of Proctor, Earl Nightingale, Napoleon Hill, Wallace D. Wattles, and others.
Brooks holds a BA and MA from Stanford University, an MALD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley. He lives with his wife and son in New York City. Brooks is CEO of Children’s Success Unlimited and a managing director at investment bank Ion Partners.