07/18/2026
A gentler time. A gentler voice.
Long before children's television became fast-paced and noisy, there was The Friendly Giant.
Bob Homme believed children deserved calm, respect, and encouragement. Drawing on his background in educational psychology, he created a program where stories, music, imagination, and kindness were at the heart of every episode.
Instead of trying to capture children's attention through chaos, The Friendly Giant invited them to slow down, wonder, and learn. Many children who grew up with Friendly later introduced the program to their own children and grandchildren, discovering that its gentle wisdom had never gone out of style.
Look Up – Way Up! is the authorized biography of Robert Homme, based on personal interviews conducted after his retirement. It celebrates the remarkable man whose quiet influence continues to inspire generations.
Available now on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover editions.
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Because audiences had such a special connection to Bob Homme's unique voice and presence, it was decided not to create an Audible edition of this biography.