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Robot and Robot
Robot Zombie Frankenstein!
Perfect for high-energy story times, this cumulative tale is a madcap mash-up featuring robots, shapes in motley amalgamation, and . . . pie!
Squares, rectangles, ovals, triangles, and other colorful shapes are sorted and arranged into - two robots! But why stop there? Shape by shape, costume by costume, Robot and Robot play a game of oneupmanship that zips, zooms, and whirrs from friendly to hilariously out of control in nanoseconds. Robot Zombie? How about Robot Zombie Frankenstein? Can you handle Robot Zombie Frankenstein Pirate? What could be next? Where will it all stop? When the race makes a surprise (and delicious) turn, Robot and Robot are happy to be plain old robots - and buddies - once
again.
Squares, rectangles, ovals, triangles, and other colorful shapes are sorted and arranged into - two robots! But why stop there? Shape by shape, costume by costume, Robot and Robot play a game of oneupmanship that zips, zooms, and whirrs from friendly to hilariously out of control in nanoseconds. Robot Zombie? How about Robot Zombie Frankenstein? Can you handle Robot Zombie Frankenstein Pirate? What could be next? Where will it all stop? When the race makes a surprise (and delicious) turn, Robot and Robot are happy to be plain old robots - and buddies - once
again.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published April 24, 2012
106 people want to read
About the author
Annette Simon
15 books7 followersWhen Annette Simon was in kindergarten, she was named Best Artist in her class.
When she was in the third grade, she won her school's Fire Prevention Week poster contest.
After she graduated from the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, Annette earned awards as an advertising creative director.
Now, she writes and draws for young readers. Simon says she could not feel more honored.
When she was in the third grade, she won her school's Fire Prevention Week poster contest.
After she graduated from the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, Annette earned awards as an advertising creative director.
Now, she writes and draws for young readers. Simon says she could not feel more honored.
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August 2, 2020
If you're expecting an involving story here, prepare to be disappointed. The book is simply two robots changing their characters by playing with shapes.
HOWEVER . . .
Using simple cut-out shapes to create characters is a FANTASTIC idea for a craft with the kiddos, so be sure to do that after reading this book to your favorite munchkin robot zombie.
HOWEVER . . .
Using simple cut-out shapes to create characters is a FANTASTIC idea for a craft with the kiddos, so be sure to do that after reading this book to your favorite munchkin robot zombie.
July 6, 2012
This book bum me out, yo.
There are bones of something A-freaking-mazing in this. I LOVE the concept of the building costumes. The pie at the end comes from no where, but I could work with that.
The issue I have with this book is that the illustrations are one thing too much. They're SUPER geometric, made as though from cutout pieces of paper. And since they're so geometric, I found it super difficult to distinguish between elements of all the various layered costumes.
Put the same text and concept in the hands of another illustrator, this might be one of my all-time favorite books.
I don't normally take the time to review picture books, but I REALLY want Candlewick to recruit a new illustrator.
Hear me, Candlewick?
There are bones of something A-freaking-mazing in this. I LOVE the concept of the building costumes. The pie at the end comes from no where, but I could work with that.
The issue I have with this book is that the illustrations are one thing too much. They're SUPER geometric, made as though from cutout pieces of paper. And since they're so geometric, I found it super difficult to distinguish between elements of all the various layered costumes.
Put the same text and concept in the hands of another illustrator, this might be one of my all-time favorite books.
I don't normally take the time to review picture books, but I REALLY want Candlewick to recruit a new illustrator.
Hear me, Candlewick?
May 5, 2012
If Elephant and Piggie were robots.
April 19, 2012
Two robots who are friends try to out-do each other as they dress in costumes. It starts out with Robot Zombie and goes on from there, until they each have pirate hats, eye patches, capes, chef hats, space helmets, and much much more. By the end, the two of them look very silly, dressed in all of that gear. The competition continues until one robot pulls out a cherry pie and the two friends decide to drop the costume competition and share a treat.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.
April 16, 2012
I first read this at NCTE in November 2011.
Reread 4/13/12 - I am so excited that this book is finally here! Thank you Candlewick and Annette for the review copy!
Reread 4/13/12 - I am so excited that this book is finally here! Thank you Candlewick and Annette for the review copy!
June 23, 2012
this is so awesome :)
March 21, 2013
This cute picture book is about two robots trying to one up each other. Warning: the ending will make you crave pie.
October 6, 2018
Great idea, meh execution. My six-year son was so excited to read this one when he saw the cover and title, and then, when we finished it, he said, “I thought that was going to be way better.” Me too, bud. On the plus side, he is now writing his own version of this book that goes the way he thought it should. 😂
April 16, 2018
2 robots play dress-up as increasingly more complicated characters.
The front & end papers show the different shapes that makeup the various characters.
I also appreciate the comments the robots make that are relevant to the characters.
The front & end papers show the different shapes that makeup the various characters.
I also appreciate the comments the robots make that are relevant to the characters.
July 1, 2018
Two robots enter a game of trying to outdo each other in a their costume updates. I loved the shapes. It would be fun to copy the shapes from the end covers and make your own robots or copy the designs in the book. Fun art project!
February 18, 2019
This story is about two robots who constantly are trying to "out do" each other. What will they do next? A Robot Zombie? How about a Robot Zombie Pirate? Besides the cute storyline that keeps the young reader guessing, the bright colors and shapes make this story a wonderful read.
May 26, 2017
The young bloke finds the nonsense storyline funny, and the book is great for teaching and reinforcing shapes with the kids.
June 7, 2017
screams hipster, trying to hard-ness
June 27, 2017
Lots of shapes and colors. I think kids would have fun with it
February 20, 2018
Two robots try to outdo each other by one-upping the other. In the end one comes with pie, the other a fork, and they decide to become friends.
June 18, 2018
Oh MY Goodness... my 4-year-old had me read this to him 3 times in the library. Then 2 more times at home. So fascinating to him. But he does like robots, and is intrigued by zombies.
December 5, 2018
Simplicity made very fun. A great way to teach kids how shapes work. Considering using this to teach my freshmen about modern art and abstract iconography via simple shapes. Then we’ll eat pie
January 28, 2019
That's right, a superhero disguise is just a pair of glasses.
February 10, 2019
Great perspective
Allows for rich and meaningful conversation
Recommended for home and classrooms alike
Allows for rich and meaningful conversation
Recommended for home and classrooms alike
October 27, 2020
My three year old thought this book was splendid.
December 31, 2020
Two robots try to one-up each other. Illustrated with simple shapes.
December 23, 2012
One robot is pretty amazing, but what happens when two amazing robots meet one another? An epic battle of robot one-upmanship! After sizing each other up one robot zips away only to return dressed as a zombie proudly proclaiming, “Robot Zombie!” The other robot mutters under his breath and quickly changes into a robot zombie Frankenstein! The competition rapidly builds until the two machines are staring each other down dressed as Robot zombie Frankenstein pirate superhero-in-disguise outer space invader chefs! Who will win the battle? Will it be a tie? What could possibly trump such gruesome and wonderful costumes?
The text of this silly book builds the urgency of the competition in simple, yet humorous dialogue between the two robots. The text is printed in big black letters, making this oversized book a great read aloud. Readers will giggle at the unexpected ending that shows the two new friends bonding over a cherry pie. (Don’t ask me why the robots want/need to eat; it works within the ridiculous framework of the story). The digital illustrations use brightly colored shapes to create the hilariously expressive robots that stand out against the crisp white page. As more dress up items are added shapes are layered on top of shapes. Simon has cleverly deconstructed the shapes that make up each robot and they are spread out on the endpapers.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
The text of this silly book builds the urgency of the competition in simple, yet humorous dialogue between the two robots. The text is printed in big black letters, making this oversized book a great read aloud. Readers will giggle at the unexpected ending that shows the two new friends bonding over a cherry pie. (Don’t ask me why the robots want/need to eat; it works within the ridiculous framework of the story). The digital illustrations use brightly colored shapes to create the hilariously expressive robots that stand out against the crisp white page. As more dress up items are added shapes are layered on top of shapes. Simon has cleverly deconstructed the shapes that make up each robot and they are spread out on the endpapers.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
September 28, 2012
Didn't really grab me but my 7 yr old cracked up over this book, which is why I gave it 4 stars rather than 3. The story of two robot/kids trying to outdo each other w/ crazy costumes. Kind of cute and silly. I liked the bold colors and shapes.
When two robots decide to play competitive dress up, hilarity ensues. In this delightfully silly book, two brightly colored robots, made entirely from geometric shapes of varying sizes, get into a costume battle of epic proportions. As their competition grows to include zombie Frankenstein pirate superhero space invaders, so do their appetites until they finally discover something they have in common that enables them to end their dress-up war as friends once again. The more outrageous the robots’ outfits become, the more children will love this colorful book! Despite being made entirely from geometric shapes, the two robots are surprisingly expressive, very humorous, and completely relatable to young children. The author combines and arranges the colors, lines, shapes, and photographs to make a unique and touching story that children will want to read again and again. Parents, teachers, and librarians will love the endpapers, which name each of the geometric shapes that make up the robots and their costumes in the successive pages.
When two robots decide to play competitive dress up, hilarity ensues. In this delightfully silly book, two brightly colored robots, made entirely from geometric shapes of varying sizes, get into a costume battle of epic proportions. As their competition grows to include zombie Frankenstein pirate superhero space invaders, so do their appetites until they finally discover something they have in common that enables them to end their dress-up war as friends once again. The more outrageous the robots’ outfits become, the more children will love this colorful book! Despite being made entirely from geometric shapes, the two robots are surprisingly expressive, very humorous, and completely relatable to young children. The author combines and arranges the colors, lines, shapes, and photographs to make a unique and touching story that children will want to read again and again. Parents, teachers, and librarians will love the endpapers, which name each of the geometric shapes that make up the robots and their costumes in the successive pages.
February 1, 2013
Purple Robot and Green Robot are best friends. But then suddenly Green Robot leaves. Where has he gone? What is he doing? What is that over there? It looks like a zombie… a ROBOT ZOMBIE! Green Robot has changed to a Robot Zombie costume! But wait, Purple Robot is jealous, so he changes in to ROBOT ZOMBIE FRANKENSTEIN costume! Then Green Robot Zombie leaves to try to be better than Purple Robot Zombie Frankenstein. Who will turn out to be the best between the two friends or will they ever come to a compromise?
This is a funny hilarious book about a battle of buddies! I like the uniqueness of the book and the repetition of words adding one more to the phrase before (ROBOT ZOMBIE FRANKENSTEIN PIRATE!). It makes it easy to read for young kids AND it’s funny! The story has a nice ending because the friends finally compromise (let’s just say there is pie involved). The illustrations really make the book awesome! They are simple shapes just put together in different ways.
**Note I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
This is a funny hilarious book about a battle of buddies! I like the uniqueness of the book and the repetition of words adding one more to the phrase before (ROBOT ZOMBIE FRANKENSTEIN PIRATE!). It makes it easy to read for young kids AND it’s funny! The story has a nice ending because the friends finally compromise (let’s just say there is pie involved). The illustrations really make the book awesome! They are simple shapes just put together in different ways.
**Note I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
July 17, 2012
This is a cute concept about some robot friends that want to one-up each other. You know the idea...if one robot does something to be better than the other robot (becoming a robot zombie instead of just a plain ol' robot) then the other robot has to one up the first (becoming a robot zombie Frankenstein). And it snowballs from there.
I liked the concept over all. However, with the bold colors and simple shapes it is easy to lose each piece of the layers of robot costumes. But I still really like the book. I actually especially like the book because of what I can do with it in storytime or one on one. I can see reading this book with a box of clothes by my side...then acting it out! Can you just see it? Walking around like robots and then becoming a robot princess or something equally cool? Yeah, the imagination and fun that can come because of the book still makes me like it.
I liked the concept over all. However, with the bold colors and simple shapes it is easy to lose each piece of the layers of robot costumes. But I still really like the book. I actually especially like the book because of what I can do with it in storytime or one on one. I can see reading this book with a box of clothes by my side...then acting it out! Can you just see it? Walking around like robots and then becoming a robot princess or something equally cool? Yeah, the imagination and fun that can come because of the book still makes me like it.
June 14, 2012
And the award for my favorite picture book of the year (yes, I know it's still only June) goes to... Robot Zombie Frankenstein! I just brought it into my library and made at least four of my co-workers stop what they were doing to read it.
The plot, in haiku format:
Two robots are friends
Costume contest escalates
Pie for everyone!
Seriously, treat yourself. Given its simplicity, the story is surprisingly complete, and the art is just delightful. (Added educational bonus: the robots and their costumes are comprised mainly of basic shapes in bright colors, so it could also be used as a teaching tool.)
I'm really looking forward to using this one in storytime!
The plot, in haiku format:
Two robots are friends
Costume contest escalates
Pie for everyone!
Seriously, treat yourself. Given its simplicity, the story is surprisingly complete, and the art is just delightful. (Added educational bonus: the robots and their costumes are comprised mainly of basic shapes in bright colors, so it could also be used as a teaching tool.)
I'm really looking forward to using this one in storytime!
February 6, 2013
Grades PS-1
Even robots like imaginative play-- and like to one-up each other. Two bots start seeing who can come up with the most creative personas--
* Robot
* Robot zombie
* Robot zombie Frankenstein
* Robot zombie Frankenstein pirate
* Robot zombie Frankenstein pirate superhero
... and so on, getting sillier and sillier as the game progresses. Of course, when one of them adds chef to the list, the other whips out a pie, spurring the first to produce a fork. And then, what are two bots to do but return to their original buddy status and share the pie together?
Bright and energetic digital illustrations add to the fun.
Even robots like imaginative play-- and like to one-up each other. Two bots start seeing who can come up with the most creative personas--
* Robot
* Robot zombie
* Robot zombie Frankenstein
* Robot zombie Frankenstein pirate
* Robot zombie Frankenstein pirate superhero
... and so on, getting sillier and sillier as the game progresses. Of course, when one of them adds chef to the list, the other whips out a pie, spurring the first to produce a fork. And then, what are two bots to do but return to their original buddy status and share the pie together?
Bright and energetic digital illustrations add to the fun.
October 1, 2014
(Note: I review books for use in speech/language therapy and for teachers and parents who work with speech/language impaired children.)
I was introduced to this book by my daughter who saw it on the shelf of one of our locally owned book stores. It turns out the author of the books is lives in our town and was in the book store! Of course we bought a copy and the author, Annette Simon, signed it! My daughter tells me she and the kids in her class love this book. I think your students will have a fun time learning about shapes and colors with this tale of two robots who are trying to outdo each other. Read the full review at www.slpbooknook.com
I was introduced to this book by my daughter who saw it on the shelf of one of our locally owned book stores. It turns out the author of the books is lives in our town and was in the book store! Of course we bought a copy and the author, Annette Simon, signed it! My daughter tells me she and the kids in her class love this book. I think your students will have a fun time learning about shapes and colors with this tale of two robots who are trying to outdo each other. Read the full review at www.slpbooknook.com
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