Bobo is a very spoiled Shichon (Shih Tzu/Bichon Frise cross) who lives with author Michael Salmon in his Kooyong house, Melbourne. Bobo has failed Miss Tiggys Puppy Obedience School down at the local park. Mr Rex and his Pampered Pooch mobile dog-grooming van is often seen parked outside Michaels house. Bobo goes on nightly Possum Patrol along the back fence, barking loudly at anything that moves. Bobo indeed has another life, he is a dog with super powers: Super-Bo, his kennel is in fact an Operations HQ with screens, monitors and lots of buttons to press. He wears a mask so that he wont be recognised and an old striped beach towel as a cape. Super-Bo is often called away to help when danger threatens. But Hes always back in time for dinner!
Michael Salmon has been involved in graphics, childrens literature, TV and theatre since 1967. His work has been solely for young people both here in Australia and overseas. Michaels many credits include his Alexander Bunyip show (ABC TV 1978-88), pantomimes, fabric and varied merchandise designs, toy and board game inventions and the writing and illustrating of over 160 books. In 2010 the ACT Government commissioned a bronze statue of Alexander Bunyip that stands outside the new Gungahlin Public Library celebrating the Bunyips role in helping children to read. Michael spends most of his time these days visiting schools around Australia. His sessions are lots of fun, with lightning fast cartoons, caricatures, silly prizes and general encouragement for students to develop their own creativity. His website can be found at: www.michaelsalmon.com.au