Giveaway: Robobaby Book by Triple Caldecott Winner David Wiesner
I’ve always said that books make the best gifts, and I’m happy to share the latest from triple Caldecott winner David Wiesner. In this hilarious gem, it’s big sister to the rescue when a new baby is delivered to a family of robots and the adults are flummoxed by technical difficulties.
About the book:
A new baby’s arrival is a big moment in any family, even a family of robots. Award winner David Wiesner captures the excitement and fanfare when baby Flange appears—as a crate full of components. The adults bungle the process of assembling Flange, with catastrophic results. Big sister Cathy, with her handy toolbox and advanced knowledge of robotics and IT, hasn’t been allowed to help, but in the ensuing chaos she calmly clears up the technical difficulties and bonds with her new baby brother. A shout-out for girl scientists and makers, Robobaby is an eye-opening and engaging blend of the familiar and the fantastic.
★ “A retro-futuristic romp, literally and figuratively screwy.”
—Kirkus, STARRED review
★ “Against the how-things-work mayhem, smooth fields of color, streamlined panel artwork, and fastidious speech bubble typography make every spread elegant.”
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
“Wiesner’s friendly robots, despite their clunky metal framework, infuse their twilit extraterrestrial world with warmth and mutual support, making this a convivial, if offbeat, addition to the new-baby-on-the-way collection.”
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About the author: David Wiesner is internationally renowned for his visual storytelling and has won the Caldecott Medal three times—for Tuesday, The Three Pigs, and Flotsam—the second person in history to do so. He is also the recipient of three Caldecott Honors, for Free Fall, Sector 7, and Mr. Wuffles. He lives near Philadelphia with his family.
Giveaway
Enter now to win a hardcover of Robobaby with a specially designed, signed bookplate! Open to residents of the US and Canada who are 18 and older. Ends 12/17/20 at 10 AM ET. Good luck—and scroll down for another giveaway!
Want another chance to win? Head over to the grand prize giveaway to win a hardcover with signed bookplate, as well as a programmable build-a-robot kit for kids (total ARV $59.98, US/Can only). This separate giveaway ends 11:59 ET on 12/15.
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What a cute little book.
I would love to read this book with my kids its so cute love the art work in the book so cute.
I think this book would be loved by my grand children.It had good reviews and great illustrations.
My cousin would love this!
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This is a cute book for the kids .
This looks fun for adults as well as kids, which is a relief since I’d be the one reading it over and over and over again to my son.
This looks like a wonderful book. I know that my young readers will love it.