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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 story of friendship that can inspire anyone, even robots, to dream...
When Little Bot is thrown out with the garbage, he finds himself in a strange new world. Fortunately, Sparrow is there to take him under her wing. Together, they explore the forest, share adventures, and learn what it means to be forever friends.
This sweet and lasting tale by Jake Parker beautifully captures the happiness and love that can come from making your first true friend — and the courage it takes when it’s time to say goodbye.
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"Parker tells his story with humor and tenderness...Dreaming keeps memories alive for a very special robot in this sweet, quiet tale." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
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"Parker chronicles the relationship between quirky master and student with velvety textures and idyllic settings that make the incongruous robot even more adorable...The discussions this story will spark should prove as rewarding as the happiest of endings." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
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"Parker’s gorgeous art captures the beauty of spring and the melancholy of winter, and he’s able to evoke a wealth of feeling in his miniature subjects....Readers might be reminded of Charlotte’s Web." USA Today
About the Author
Jake Parker is an illustrator and cartoonist whose picture books include The Girl Who Wouldn't Brush Her Hair, The Tooth Fairy Wars, The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man, and the #1 New York Times bestseller The Little Snowplow. He also created the Missile Mouse graphic novels, published by Scholastic. He lives in Utah with his wife and their five children.