What a crazy whirlwind week this has been! But here we are, happily arrived at Perfect Picture Book Friday!
My mom is recovering from surgery, so I’m going to be very short and sweet today because I’m short on time. Just remember, my brevity is out of necessity, not because I don’t love you 🙂
I absolutely love today’s book, hot of the presses from my friend Karen Orloff (whom you may know from I Wanna Iguana and other awesome titles!) Check it out!
Title: Good Night, Little Robot
Written By: Karen Kaufman Orloff
Illustrated By: Kim Smith
Sterling Children’s Books, October 2017, fiction
Suitable For Ages: 3 and up
Themes/Topics: robots, bedtime, language fun (rhyme)
Opening: “Little Bot, it’s time for bed.
Let’s get ready, sleepyhead.
Put down the game.
Turn off TV.
It’s almost bedtime,
Can’t you see?
Don’t say ‘NO,’ and don’t protest.
Little robots need their rest.”
Brief Synopsis: It’s bedtime, and Little Bot doesn’t want to power down! But little robots need to sip warm oil, comb their circuits, brush their bolts, and count robot sheep just like all kids 🙂
Links To Resources: Robot Activities Kids Will Love; Scholastic’s Robot-Themed Activities
Why I Like This Book: Such a fun twist on robots and bedtime! All the little robot details are delightful (powering down, sipping warm oil, combing circuits, brushing bolts, etc..) The story is told in perfectly cadenced rhyme that is fun to read aloud. And the bold, bright art and cute robots are just right for the story! Cute and clever, delightful and fun, this is one that kids will demand again and again! 🙂
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 🙂
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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!!! 🙂
Susanna Leonard Hill 
Susanna, Here’s a hug and wishes for a super recovery for your mother. Hope all goes smoothly for her and for you.
This is a great story and a fun twist on bedtime. I can’t wait to read this book.
Love your choice of Picture Book today, it is so cute and the illustrations look vibrant. Hoping your Mum is much better and surgery went well. Take care.
Yay, a new one from Karen Orloff! Can’t wait to read it!
Susanna, wishing your mom a speedy recovery.
Looks fun! Quick and easy healing to your mom.
Looks like a fun new bedtime book that’s sure to soar off the shelf! The illustrations brought back fond memories of the Jetsons (I know, I’m dating myself).
Hope all is well with your mother. You’re in my thoughts & prayers.
Wishing your mom a quick recovery. I love the lettering of the title on this book.
Adorable story! And prayers for a quick recovery for reminding your mom!
Oh, what a cute good night story! Thanks for sharing it. Sending wishes for a speedy recovery for your mom.
All good and healing wishes to your mom, Susanna.
This is a really cute story…what is amazing is that in 2015, an almost exact story came out by Anna Stanizewski from a different publisher, Henry Holt…called Power Down, Little Robot. I bought a copy at an SCBWI event and think it is adorable…which I’m sure this one is also. But it just goes to show that there CAN be more than one very similar book out there…so to all of my writer friends who worry when they see a book come out that is similar to a manuscript they have written…don’t give up hope. 😉
What you say gives me heart, Vivian. Thank you!
Hope your mom is doing well! Best wishes for her speedy recovery!
Gotta love that sleepy little bot! This would have been a favorite for my son when he was small. The catbot on the cover would have drawn him in immediately.
My grandson is suddenly interested in robots. Loved your review. Will have to pick this one up for him.
I hope your mother does well with her surgery! Sending lots of light and good healing wishes.
Hi! Just catching up on my email!! I am so excited that your book was mentioned in Parents magazine as a best book for 2017!! That is incredible!!!! Way to go, Chiquita!!
Now, just praying your mom is ok.
Robot book sounds super cute!!! It does sound like it would become a child’s favorite. 😊👏🏻