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From hilarious picture books to DIY craft projects, our 22 robot-themed picks for kids are the perfect way to get a little science into your spring.
Synopses & Reviews
A little robot would rather go on an intergalactic adventure than go to sleep in this rhyming romp that breaks all the bedtime rules.
In a busy robot town
bots begin to power down.
All except for Bitty Bot
Feeling sleepy?
Maybe not
Charming text in rhyming verse tells the story of energetic Bitty Bot, who, instead of going to bed decides to build a rocket and go on a space adventure Sweet and fun to read aloud, this bedtime book is perfect for tots and bots of all varieties.
Review
"A lively fantasy that will make for a fun read-aloud." Booklist
Review
"Carpenter’s palette of blues and purples and greens conjures a vivid and unusual world of nighttime technology....The book’s storyline will be a hit with kids and parents alike." USA Today
Review
"What happens when robots wind down? Do they actually sleep? Yep, they do, according to this charmer with a mechanical twist. Told in jaunty, rollicking rhymes that are enlivened by colorful, humorous digital illustrations, this robot version of a bedtime story demonstrates that, no matter how energetic a little "bot" may be, there inevitably comes a time when "batteries are running low!"...Young techies may or may not want to zoom into bed right after listening, but they'll be more than a little "bitty" ready for repeat readings." Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Tim McCanna is the author of Bitty Bot, Bitty Bot’s Big Beach Getaway, and Watersong, which was called a "joyful, gorgeous book" by Booklist. When he’s not writing books for children, Tim enjoys volunteering for SCBWI and taking trips to the beach. Tim has worked in advertising, written musicals, and played accordion in several bands before becoming a children’s book author. He lives in San Jose, California, with his wife and two kids.