From Powells.com
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
Fans of the best-selling Dragons Love Tacos will devour Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri’s newest story, a hilarious picture book about robots that magically transforms into a super shiny metal ROBO-BOOK.
FACT: Robots are awesome. They have lasers for eyes, rockets for feet, and supercomputers for brains! Plus, robots never have to eat steamed beans or take baths, or go to bed. If only there were some sort of magical “Robo-Sauce” that turned squishy little humans into giant awesome robots… Well, now there is.
Giggle at the irreverent humor, gasp at the ingenious fold-out surprise ending, and gather the whole family to enjoy a unique story about the power of imagination. It’s picture book technology the likes of which humanity has never seen!
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"[A] funny and inventive take on robo-metamorphosis." The Wallstreet Journal
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"An abundance of absurdity that will entertain boys and girls of all ages." Kirkus
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"Is there an award for best gatefold ever? Then tell Rubin and Salmieri to get out their tuxes, because this book has the one to beat." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
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"Brilliantly inspired… a tribute to the unpredictable power of imagination." Booklist (Starred Review)
About the Author
Adam Rubin is the
New York Times best-selling author of a half dozen critically-acclaimed picture books including
Robo-Sauce and
Dragons Love Tacos. He spent ten years working as a creative director in the advertising industry before leaving his day job to write full time. Adam has a keen interest in improv comedy, camping and magic tricks. He lives in New York City.
Daniel Salmieri is an artist and illustrator from New York City. He has illustrated over 10 picture books including the best seller Dragons Love Tacos. He regularly creates illustrations for magazines and newspapers and his first author/illustrator project Bear and Wolf was released in 2018 by Enchanted Lion Books. He currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife Sophia and their dog Ronni.