Daryl Cobb

Daryl Cobb
Born (1961-12-05) December 5, 1961
Utica, New York, United States
OccupationWriter, Actor, Singer/Songwriter, Storyteller, and Children's Educational Speaker/Presenter
GenreChildren's fiction, real life fiction, humor
SpouseJoanne Cobb (1993–present)
Children2
Website
darylcobb.com

Daryl Cobb is an American author of children's books.[1]

Critical reception

Daryl Cobb's books have been well-received over the last 20 years, with many of his titles being picked to appear in Kirkus Reviews magazine, with his 2025 children’s book “Bill the Bat to the Moon! And Back?” being featured in the September 15th issue in 2025. In 2014, Cobb’s YA Novel, Baseball, Bullies & Angels[3] was endorsed by Stand For the Silent,[4] a non-profit anti-bullying organization in the United States.[4] The story is a work of true-life fiction, and recounts Cobb’s love of baseball, his struggles with bullies, and his battle with HDHD. Kirkus Reviews applauded Daryl’s storytelling, saying, ”Cobb’s naturally engaging dialogue helps deliver characters and twists that positively outstrip stories merely about athletic glory.” Cobb’s young-adult novel introduces Stephen, whose skill in baseball helps him cope with bullies and a learning disability. Kirkus Reviews goes on to say that Baseball, Bullies & Angles is a story that should be read by children and parents alike.

Acting

While attending Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, Cobb studied theater and music he also learned to play the guitar. He has acted in stage productions including Biloxi Blues by Neil Simon and Fifth of July by Lanford Wilson.[2]

Personal life

Cobb was born December 5, 1961, in Utica, New York. He is the second of five children of Edward John Cobb, a retired high school math teacher, and Jacqueline Cobb, a homemaker and retired Methodist Minister.[3][4] The family resided in Hampton, New Jersey in Hunterdon County, where Cobb attended Hampton Public School[5] and graduated from North Hunterdon High School in 1979.[4] Cobb married Joanne M. Salimbeno on November 13, 1993.[4] They have two children together.[4][5] Cobb and his family reside in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.[4]


Bibliography

Daryl Cobb Books Type of Book Year Published ISBN
Bill the Bat to the Moon! And Back? Picture Book June 26, 2025 978-0984948789 Kirkus Reviews
Boo! Are You Afraid of the Dark Picture Book August 25, 2024 978-0984948772 Kirkus Reviews
The Frogs: A Happy Life Picture Book January 14, 2015 978-0984948758
Pirates: Monkey Troubles Upper Elementary Chapter Book January 14, 2015 978-0984948741
Baseball, Bullies & Angels Middle Grade, YA Novel, Real Life Fiction September 17, 2013 978-0615879239 Kirkus Reviews
Greta’s Magical Mistake Picture Book April 17, 2013 978-0615796321 Kirkus Reviews
Henry Hare’s Floppy Socks Picture Book April 17, 2013 978-0615796109 Kirkus Reviews
Mr. Moon Picture Book October 1, 2012 978-1463619190 Kirkus Reviews
Pirates: Legend of the Snarlyfeet Picture Book January 2, 2011 978-1456413750
Pirates: The Ring of Hope Upper Elementary and Middle Grade Novel December 8, 2011 978-0615537436 Kirkus Reviews
Count With Daniel Dinosaur Picture Book August 26, 2010 978-1453793763
Barnyard Buddies: Perry Parrot Finds a Purpose Picture Book August 25, 2010 978-0578063911 Kirkus Reviews
Do Pirates Go To School? Picture Book April 10, 2010 978-0578055350
Boy on the Hill Picture Book August 26, 2010 978-1453793800
Bill the Bat Baby Sits Bella Picture Book December 5, 2008 978-1605858180 Kirkus Reviews
Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day Picture Book December 5, 2007 978-1424339181 Kirkus Reviews
Bill the Bat Loves Halloween Picture Book September 9, 2007 978-1424344543 Kirkus Reviews
Daniel Dinosaur Picture Book September 5, 2007 978-1424317127 Kirkus Reviews
Bill the Bat Finds His Way Home Picture Book May 22, 2007 978-1424319985

References

  1. ^ Kirkus, Reviews. "Daryl Cobb author page". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  2. ^ Christopher, David. "My favorite "Ensemble" Plays". arcadianclock direct/ensemble. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  3. ^ Bostwick, Joanne. "History of Califon Methodist Church". Califon Methodist Church. Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e Bostwick, Joanne. "About Daryl Cobb - Scrap Book". Daryl Cobb Productions. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Hunterdon County Democrat (28 March 2010). "Children's author Daryl Cobb returns to Hampton". Hunterdon County Democrat. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.