Bob the Robin
a true story of the friendship between one man and britain's favourite garden bird
$37.13
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
19 January 2026
Summary
‘When a robin appears, a loved one is near’
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 pict…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781856755320 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1856755320 |
| Author: | Tony Putman |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Gaia Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 325g |
| Dimensions: | 200mm x 130mm x 24mm |
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A heartwarming story of connection; this book will inspire you to see Nature with fresh eyes – Suzy ReadingA beautiful and touching celebration of wildlife and our relationship with the little creatures who share this wonderful planet with us. This book is much needed in these chaotic times. – Abigail Hopkins
About The Author
Tony Putman
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.
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