Author to spread road safety messages across Wirral schools with new 'Superbob' book

Jude Lennon so far spoken to around 50,000 school pupils across Merseyside in memory of schoolboy Bobby Colleran who was killed on Leyfield Road in West Derby in October 2014.

A sequel to the first 'Superbob' book, both have been illustrated by Alan Jones and Bobby’s brothers helped Jude with the character ideas and content for the story.

Former teacher Jude launched the new book at Bobby’s school Blackmoor Park Infants last year and wants to conduct assemblies across Wirral.

Jude said: “This has been an extremely successful campaign so far with almost 50,000 pupils benefiting from a road safety assembly which I deliver when visiting schools to talk about the books.

“Both books feature the heroic ‘Super Bob’ who wears a cowboy hat and red cape and shares his advice with children and adults who are putting themselves and others in danger.”

“Children really relate to the character and as a result of this, I’m confident they also pick up on the key messages about road safety.

“Our hope is they take these messages, process them and put them into practice by being more aware of the dangers when they are crossing roads.

“With Road Safety Week coming up later this month it’s a great opportunity for parents and teachers alike to reiterate these messages with children and having these books available in schools will, of course, be hugely beneficial.”

The key message of the campaign is that road safety is for everyone - children and adults need to do their bit to keep everyone safe.

All schools participating in the ‘Superbob’ campaign assemblies receive a free copy of the book for the school library.

Additional book sales and donations go straight back to The Bobby Colleran Trust to pay for the assemblies and educational resources for schools.

For more information or to book a ‘Superbob’ assembly contact Jude by email littlelambphonics@gmail.com or call 0774 5522 872.