Robots are everywhere. We know they've been in factories for awhile , but now they're in your home as vacuums, toys, lawn mowers, or even a house sitter! As robots become more common, it's not surprising that they should show up more and more often in movies and books. If you're frightened by the idea of artificial intelligence, you can comfort yourself with some adorable robot picture books that are brand spanking new to the library. Click on the cover pictures to reserve a copy today.
"Robomop" by Sean Taylor
Robomop is a nameless bathroom-cleaning robot who aspires to bigger and better things. He dances in hopes that someone will take him to the circus, but all to no avail. One day, Robomop breaks and the Inspector of Public Restrooms replaces him with a brand-new Bio-Morphic Bellebot Cleanerette. Robomop thinks he is doomed as he sits in the garbage can, until the window cleaner shows up for work and is let go. What follows is a happy match-up for all. This book is funny and touching, with delightful retro-feel woodblock print illustrations.
"Doug Unplugged" by Dan Yaccarino
"This is Doug. He's a robot. Each morning his parents plug him in to fill him up with lots and lots of facts. They love their little robot and want him to be the smartest robot ever."
One day, Doug spies a pigeon in the window, unplugs, and sets off into the city to learn in a whole new way. He discovers all about how the subway works, how loud some things are, and even how to play. This colorful ode to experiential learning is a fun celebration of life as Doug discovers that learning is more than just facts.
Both stories are great for the preschool and kindergarten crowd.
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