Tib
Tib is the oldest of the Olobob trio. He takes this role quite seriously, with flashes of brilliance, clever thinking, and being brave. But sometimes Tib’s plans go awry, like the time he got Bobble’s kite stuck in a tree.
Fortunately he’s good at learning from mistakes.
Bobble
Bobble is Bobble. There’s no one like him. He’s a ball of energy and fun, always ready for adventure. He can be brave, or foolhardy, and he bounces along gusto. His favourite thing is his hat. Or maybe his train, Little Choo. Or maybe Tib and Lalloo. Or Gurdy… Well, he likes lots of things.
Crunch
Crunch lives in a treehouse. She is good in a crisis, and loves to take charge. She has lots of sparky ideas and plans - she once turned her home in to a library. She's clever but a bit precious about things.
She also has an imaginary fairy as a friend.
Norbet
Norbet is a shopkeeper and he's determined to be the best shopkeeper in the world. He loves 'stuff', playing his squeezybox, and is fascinated by anything and everything.
His can often be heard exclaiming "Oh my!".
Groan Up
Groan Up is really just a pair of legs. Or at least that’s all anyone ever sees of him - he’s so super tall, he’s got his head in the clouds.
He’s the forest’s resident adult, just keeping an eye on the antics in the forest below.
But he’s also pretty lazy, and loves a good nap.
Snoofs
Snoofs fly around the forest doing Snoof-type things, nesting and marching. This one is a baby, and is trying to fly for the first time.
GO ON BABY SNOOF!
Oggyboo
Oggyboo’s are burrow-dwelling mammals who live quite solitary lives playing piano or catching up with the news. But this Oggyboo seems to have opened a shop - we don’t know why. He’s competing with Norbet to be the best shopkeeper in the forest.
That’s quite controversial, as you can imagine.
Lalloo
Lalloo is clever and resourceful. She’s popping with ideas and loves getting the gang together for an adventure. She’s also caring and considerate, and loves a good daydream, or making up a song.
Gurdy
Gurdy is a sort of wild pet who often joins the Olobobs on their adventures. He likes napping... a lot. When he naps he disappears into his shell and looks just like a rock. Gurdy speaks in the language of chirrups and purrs.
No one knows just how old Gurdy is.
Deeno
Deeno is very happy-go-lucky. He has boundless energy and loves digging holes, playing tricks and was once voted the 'tidiest person in the forest'. But he had to work hard for it.
He likes holding parties in his underground den.
Lemon
Lemon is a rather morose creature. For Lemon life is full of uncertainty, and she is always having to learn to open up and embrace the fun around her. Lemon is often found in surprising places. No one really knows where Lemon lives...
Big Fish
Big Fish lives in a pond that, on the surface, is only just as big as her. But if you dive down you’ll discover an entire underwater world teeming with life. She’s worldly wise, and drops occasional philosophical opinions on the group. But once, whilst daydreaming, she managed to get stuck up a tree.
The Leafs
The Leafs are a lively troupe of acrobatic performers who live quite near the Olobob Tree. They are interested in everything and quite literally get under your feet, but are fun to have around.
In the autumn they go brown.
Topsy Turvies
Topsy Turvies spend their time upside down inside caves. They think, therefore, that we are the ones who are upside down. Makes sense really.
They are also kleptomaniacs.
Visiting Characters
Grannybob and her friend Little Wolf are just two of the characters we meet in the Olobob Forest. And in every story the Olobobs create a new character from shapes they find at the Olobob Top, so there’s LOTS of people to meet.