Wonky, 6 8 robotics, school friendship

Wonky, 6 8 robotics, school friendship
Author: Darcy Pattison
Publisher: Mims House
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2018-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1629441031

Kirkus Review: ". . .offbeat and clever. . . .With pages filled with animals and robots, this tale will certainly appeal to kids; the story of friendship conquering first-day-of-school jitters remains a bonus." Howie ambles into robot club hoping to find a friend. But when Lincoln bounds into the room, Howie hides. The strange new bird is too big and fluffy. The teacher, however, puts the unlikely pair together. Will they be able to accept each other's wonky ideas and become friends? For STEM classes, this story emphasizes the discussion of form v. function. The story encourages divergent thinking as Lincoln and Howie design a robot. For kids who are rigid and inflexible, they'll see the value of considering different options, and accepting those who are different. For kids who love robots that transform, cyber robots, and deceptive robots.

A Box of Butterflies

A Box of Butterflies
Author: Jo Rooks
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2021-08-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1433839555

"I love that story," said Ruby. "Did you love it too?" "Robot is just a machine. Robot cannot feel love." Robot paused for a moment and said, " What does love feel like?" When Ruby asks Robot if he loved the story as much as she did, he tells her that he doesn’t know what love is. If it’s not something he can see, then what could it be? Ruby describes emotions to her Robot. She teaches him what each feels like (“love feels like a box of butterflies!”) and when she feels them (“I sometimes feel that way when I’m told no more TV!”). With colorful metaphors and vibrant imagery, A Box of Butterflies takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery and emotional reflection, identifying not just love, but jealousy, anger, worry, and a host of other emotions. Included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Elizabeth McCallum, PhD, that further explores the importance of learning about emotions.

My Friend Robot!

My Friend Robot!
Author: Sunny Scribens
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2019-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1782856307

Join a lively crew of children and their robot friend to work on an exciting project: building a tree house for them all to enjoy! Then learn more about robots, simple machines and computer programming in the notes at the end.

Robot Queen

Robot Queen
Author: Marci Peschke
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1515829308

Kylie Jean joins the school's robotics team. It's a new challenge, and Kylie has a lot to learn about building robots. She even has to learn how to code. Soon her team enters a big competition. Will Kylie Jean's hard work pay off?

Raymond and Nelda

Raymond and Nelda
Author: Barbara Bottner
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781561453948

Laugh-out-loud letters enhance this endearingly quirky story about repairing a friendship. Raymond and Nelda are the best of friends. They make up funny songs and share chocolate-covered strawberries. They like to play ball and they always laugh at each other's jokes. But one day, Nelda twirls for Raymond and falls down. Raymond laughs at her. "Some friend!" says Nelda. Now the two aren't speaking. But life isn't nearly as much fun without a best friend to share it with. It's up to Florence the mail lady to deliver some important letters that might just help Nelda and Raymond make up and be best friends once again. Author Barbara Bottner's quirky story of a friendship that gets off track will resonate with readers as they negotiate the highs and lows of their own relationships. Nancy Hayashi's illustrations colorfully capture the appeal of the characters and the charm of the story.

Robot Smash!

Robot Smash!
Author: Stephen W. Martin
Publisher: Owlkids
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-04-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781771470674

Here's a book about a robot who likes to ... SMASH! He'll smash the usual things, like flowers and soda cans, but that's just the beginning. This smash-happy guy crushes everything from pirates, ninjas and zombies to Brussels sprouts and all-talk radio. Whatever it is, he'll gleefully SMASH it to smithereens. One day, he finally meets something he doesn't feel like smashing: a stylish, super-smashing girl-robot four times his size with sledgehammer hands as big as garbage trucks. Instantly, he's smitten. But while he's deep in daydreams about their robot romance -- SMASH! The oblivious girl robot crushes himflat. It might just be the beginning of a perfect relationship. Minimal text and retro-style 8-bit illustrations lend this story the characteristic feel of an old video game, with each smashed object yielding a bright burst of pixels. Joyful destruction takes center stage in this fun, unique play on what it means to suffer your first crush.

Pinch and Dash and the Terrible Couch

Pinch and Dash and the Terrible Couch
Author: Michael J. Daley
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1607345927

When his aunt's couch is delivered to Pinch, he and his friend Dash try to find a way to fit it into Pinch's cozy home.

Alexander Anteater's Amazing Act

Alexander Anteater's Amazing Act
Author: Barbara deRubertis
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1575653001

Get to know Alpha Betty’s class in the award-winning, 26-book alphabet series ANIMAL ANTICS A TO Z! From Alexander Anteater to Zachary Zebra, it’s one adventure after another. Zip along with these zany characters as they find new friends, test their talents, and have a rip-roaring good time! Alexander wants to have an amazing act for the talent show. He can already stand on his hands—but can his pals help make his act even more fantastic? This series is a perfect read-aloud choice to help kids discover the joy of letter sounds and give them the phonics building blocks they need for reading success. With delightful illustrations by Paddington Bear illustrator R.W. Alley, ANIMAL ANTICS A TO Z is an excellent resource for parents and educators alike. Activities in each book plus free activities online add to the fun.

Bobby Baboon's Banana Be-bop

Bobby Baboon's Banana Be-bop
Author: Barbara DeRubertis
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Alphabet
ISBN: 9781575653051

Bobby Baboon brings bananas to give to his classmates at Alpha Betty's school, and, with the help of some friends, he figures out that he can share the extras.

No Hugs!

No Hugs!
Author: Deirdre Prischmann
Publisher: Amicus Ink
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781681524153

Zara loves hugs, so she is confused and upset when her friend Alice doesn't want a hug. When the tables are turned, she appreciates her friend's perspective and realizes that a hug takes two willing individuals.