And the Robot Went . . .
by Michelle Robinson (Author) Sergio Ruzzier (Illustrator)
Starting with a box of parts, the Nosy Fox, the Bear in a Blazer, the Blue Gnu, and other remarkable builders assemble the Robot, step by step. Each stage of the process has its own sound effect, and the growing list of sounds is repeated in every spread.
Young children will happily Click, Clang, and Tappa Tappa along and relish the surprise ending of this winsome cumulative tale.
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In this cumulative, rhythmic tale, a growing group of endearingly oddball characters tries to put together a robot; for every action, there is an equally evocative noise. "The Eager Beaver pulled the lever," writes Robinson (Odd Socks), "the Wicked Witch flicked the switch, the Bear in a blazer fired the laser, and the Robot went... 'Zap! Click! Bang! Boooo." Their efforts don't come together until the narrator, a girl in blonde pigtails, shows up with a big windup key and a take-charge attitude. Under her confident management, the robot fully animates, thanks everyone, and walks into the sunset, giving a final twist to the title and refrain. Ruzzier's (This Is Not a Picture Book!) watercolor-and-ink scenes have a winsome silliness, although the actual assemblage of the robot isn't as easy to track as the text. But it's easy to forgive these moments because the cast is so delightfully unpredictable (such as the King of Dogs, wearing a crown of bones), and because of the almost parental pride that emanates from this motley crew. Ages 4-7. Author's agent: James Catchpole, Catchpole Agency. Illustrator's agent: Jennifer Laughran, Andrea Brown Literary. (May)
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PreS-Gr 1--Nosy Fox looks in a box and starts off a chain of repeated attempts to rebuild a disassembled robot. As new characters are introduced, they add new parts, but the robot still sputters and fails to function. Finally, "Me," a young blonde girl, appears with the key and cranks the robot to life, and off it goes. The text is playful and creative and a great way to introduce challenging vocabulary and the concept of rhyming words (eager beaver pulls a lever, blue gnu twists a screw). The repetition is reminiscent of that of "The House That Jack Built." The story is a mouthful but fun to read aloud. Ruzzier's illustrations are exciting and enticing. VERDICT An excellent selection for any collection, especially those with fans of robots and noisy interactive stories.--Kaitlin Malixi, Bucks County Free Library, Doylestown, PA
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"Adults reading to large groups will get great mileage out of this uniquely mechanical medley..."—Kirkus Reviews
"...delightfully unpredictable..."—Publishers Weekly
"Preschoolers will love shouting out all the sounds, and a semi-poignant, semi-funny ending provides opportunities for discussion." —Horn Book
Michelle Robinson grew up in Gloucestershire. She worked as a copywriter for radio and TV adverts before becoming a full-time children's author. She lives in Frome, Somerset.
Vicki Gausden loved reading as a child, and when she wasn't reading, she was drawing. She kept drawing, and reading, and gained a BA in Illustration and an MA in design, leading to her career as an illustrator and author. She lives on the edge of the South Downs with her two dogs, Roo and Bella.
JUV002000 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | General
JUV056000 - Juvenile Fiction | Robots
Stories in rhyme
Robots
JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
Cumulative tales
JUVENILE FICTION / Robots
