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About The Book
This build-it-yourself book from bestselling and Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson that Newsweek called “Toy of the Year” is a book, a toy, and a robot that little ones can build!
This book is more than a book—it’s a robot waiting to be made! The sturdy, ultra-thick cardboard pages contain all the necessary robot components as well as clear instructions for assembly. The flat pieces fit together with slots and tabs, which means there’s no glue and no mess—just a lot of robot fun! Budding engineers will enjoy this engaging book that encourages them to build and play. And, the pieces can back into the book, so the creation can be rebuilt time and again.
This book is more than a book—it’s a robot waiting to be made! The sturdy, ultra-thick cardboard pages contain all the necessary robot components as well as clear instructions for assembly. The flat pieces fit together with slots and tabs, which means there’s no glue and no mess—just a lot of robot fun! Budding engineers will enjoy this engaging book that encourages them to build and play. And, the pieces can back into the book, so the creation can be rebuilt time and again.
About The Author
Photograph courtesy of the author
Stephen T. Johnson is the creator of such well-known children’s books as My Little Red Toolbox, My Little Blue Robot, and Alphabet City, recipient of a Caldecott Honor, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. His artwork can be found in permanent and public collections including the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, and the DeKalb Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn, New York. Stephen is a professor at the University of Kansas, and he lives in Lawrence, Kansas.
About The Illustrator
Photograph courtesy of the author
Stephen T. Johnson is the creator of such well-known children’s books as My Little Red Toolbox, My Little Blue Robot, and Alphabet City, recipient of a Caldecott Honor, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. His artwork can be found in permanent and public collections including the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, and the DeKalb Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn, New York. Stephen is a professor at the University of Kansas, and he lives in Lawrence, Kansas.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books (April 25, 2023)
- Length: 16 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665918404
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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- Author Photo (jpg): Stephen T. Johnson Photograph courtesy of the author(0.1 MB)
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