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listen_learn's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I was torn about the rating of this one. On the one hand the artwork and simple storyline are captivating. On the other hand, the central character displays a lot of traits that I find distasteful.
I was torn about the rating of this one. On the one hand the artwork and simple storyline are captivating. On the other hand, the central character displays a lot of traits that I find distasteful.
llahyaj's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of the cutest kids graphic novels. I recommend!
saidtheraina's review against another edition
5.0
Ben Hatke is one of my favorites. And this is a fantastic example of why.
I read it in preparation for his visit to Olympia in September 2015, and when Ben spoke about this work, he said he designed it with early readers in mind. It's largely wordless, relying largely on the nonverbal communication and actions of our characters. Both of our protagonists are adorable.
I really appreciate how he's stretching himself with this work. That's an excellent impulse in an artist. :)
Basically, this guy can't make books fast enough for me.
I read it in preparation for his visit to Olympia in September 2015, and when Ben spoke about this work, he said he designed it with early readers in mind. It's largely wordless, relying largely on the nonverbal communication and actions of our characters. Both of our protagonists are adorable.
I really appreciate how he's stretching himself with this work. That's an excellent impulse in an artist. :)
Basically, this guy can't make books fast enough for me.
helpfulsnowman's review against another edition
2.0
I don’t know what it is with me and robots. If I ever needed to cry for a movie or something, I’d just watch the last scene, and POW. I’d be done for. I probably wouldn’t even be able to do the scene after that. I’d just be like, “Why even bother? Those, those fucks, they killed him. Because they’re assholes. WE’RE ALL ASSHOLES!”
Robot stuff is always high on my list is what I’m getting at.
This is a really quick book, but it’s pretty fun. It’s got a black, female main character who likes to fix stuff with a wrench, which is cool. And robots. Always a plus with robots.
The lower rating is mostly because I'm not the audience for this book, which is significantly younger.
Robot stuff is always high on my list is what I’m getting at.
This is a really quick book, but it’s pretty fun. It’s got a black, female main character who likes to fix stuff with a wrench, which is cool. And robots. Always a plus with robots.
The lower rating is mostly because I'm not the audience for this book, which is significantly younger.
asimilarkite's review against another edition
4.0
Ben Hatke is just the best. His art is so perfectly well done, and I love that he uses pretty much just the art to tell this story instead of words...'cause it really doesn't need words! It reminded me a bit of The Iron Giant, and I hope it is being considered for a Geisel award! PERFECT for beginning readers!
tsukikomew's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't really sure what I was getting into here but I liked the cover and it was short. So off I went on a mini-robot adventure. The story follows a little girl who finds a robot. She fixes him up and befriends him. The robot gets upset because no one is like him so she tries to make him some robot friends. While this doesn't really work we discover the little robot was supposed to be sent to a factory and accidentally got lost in transit. So there are big, scary robots looking for him. When he is captured the girl sets out to rescue him.
The story was cute and completely accessible for young children. There are very few words in the comic because no one talks much. The little girl has a bit of a voice but mostly the story is told through pictures. The artwork is great in a cartoony way (perfect for kids...and adults...). The story was cute without a lot of tough issues or questionable content for young kids.
I would recommend it as a step up for kids leaving picture books behind. It also is perfect to introduce you to Ben Hatke who has some other famous books out there.
margeryb's review against another edition
4.0
An adorable, mostly-wordless graphic novel about the bond between a little boy and a little robot. It has the shades of a boy and his dog story (or a boy and his extra- terrestrial). The artwork really punches through with emotional and adventure and humor.
I sadly feel this will be overlooked because it's mostly wordless and most parents and educators tend not to recognize the value of wordless story when teaching literacy, never mind the importance of art, or the fact that they can still learn story structure with something like this.
If you want to get hit right in the feels, I recommend checking out this quick read out.
I sadly feel this will be overlooked because it's mostly wordless and most parents and educators tend not to recognize the value of wordless story when teaching literacy, never mind the importance of art, or the fact that they can still learn story structure with something like this.
If you want to get hit right in the feels, I recommend checking out this quick read out.
danicamidlil's review against another edition
3.0
The story took several leaps that I didn't understand, but it was quite cute art and interesting premise.
Not sure why the little girl is sneaking away from her home, or why she doesn't go to school.
Not sure why she hid from the kids at the end.
Not sure what the factory's purpose was or why the big robots seemed to be evil.
Not sure about the dead squirrel...
Not sure why the little girl is sneaking away from her home, or why she doesn't go to school.
Not sure why she hid from the kids at the end.
Not sure what the factory's purpose was or why the big robots seemed to be evil.
Not sure about the dead squirrel...
lissajean7's review against another edition
4.0
So cute! This graphic novel has very few words. It's an adorable story of unlikely friendship that goes through ups and downs. I really enjoyed it, but it didn't get five stars because the overall plot was a bit confusing--not the main plot of their friendship, but the one about where the robot came from and the other robots sent to retrieve it.
hereisenough's review against another edition
4.0
A tiny, lonely child finds and befriends robots, unknowingly entering a secret world of friendly and evil robots. A comic of friendship, problem solving, and loyalty. So sweet, and perfect for early readers.