by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Dan Santat
Hyperion, 2010
GENRE: Picture
Book, Science Fiction, Juvie Satire
HONORS: Silver
Medal Society of Illustrators Original Art: Fine Art of Children’s Book
Illustration, 2011 Golden Duck Award
REVIEW: With the
goal of first prize in the school science fair, a young girl builds a fully
functional robot, complete with a superclaw, laser eye and the power to control
dogs’ minds. But when her invention escapes and starts wreaking havoc on the
world, realizes she left out a few abilities like hearing and reading and must
figure out how to defeat her robot before the world is destroyed completely!
OPINION: This was
a uniquely original story with gorgeous illustrations that could serve as an
introduction to manga. I really enjoyed this picture book and can see it
appealing to many age groups.
IDEAS: This would be another book to include in the Picture Books with a wide appeal display with Children Make Terrible Pets. This book might also be good to recommend to a manga or anime club, or use as an introduction to these genres.
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