FICTION

Little Robot Alone

by Emily MacLachlan Charest
MACLACHLAN, Patricia & . illus. by Matt Phelan. 40p. HMH. Jun. 2018. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780544442801.
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PreS-Gr 1—Little Robot is content enough in his cozy house. Every morning he puts on his tracks (think bulldozer "feet"), charges his battery, and sings his cheerful breakfast song. He goes outside and takes in the birds flying over, the squirrels racing, and the fish splashing. But there's just one problem: he's lonely. Inspired by a dream, he makes a friend for himself—Little Dog, a fellow robot who, after a few tweaks, is the perfect companion. This gentle tale is just right for the set who are interested in gadgets but still like a warm friendship story. Phelan's steampunk-tinged, soft watercolors beautifully depict Little Robot's country idyll as well as show details of the workshop where Little Dog comes to life.
VERDICT A great bedtime read, and one to try along with Arnold Lobel's "Frog and Toad" tales for a storytime about friendship.
Reviewed by Henrietta Verma, Credo Reference, Jackson Heights, NY , Jun 01, 2018

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