Robomop

Illustrated by Edel Rodriguez
$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Dial Books
On sale Feb 07, 2013 | 978-1-101-62746-4
Age 5-8 years
Sales rights: World
This is Robomop, a hardworking robot who's good at his job, which is cleaning...well, yes, the public restroom. But it's not all mopping, slopping, rubbing, and scrubbing. Robomop also does a wicked honky-tonk dance to the window washer's radio, and he dreams of seeing the sun and sky. So when he's carried outside one day, Robomop believes his wish has come true at last. Has it? Well one thing is for certain: for this little robot, finding his place in the world means never giving up trying.
"This one should hit the top of many bedtime stacks." — Publishers Weekly

"Offers up a happy ending that involves friendship, love, and, well, honky-tonk music." — Booklist

"This humorous story shows that everyone has a place in the world and should never give up. The illustrations are reminiscent of vintage picture books and brightly fill each page....A unique addition." — School Library Journal

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This is Robomop, a hardworking robot who's good at his job, which is cleaning...well, yes, the public restroom. But it's not all mopping, slopping, rubbing, and scrubbing. Robomop also does a wicked honky-tonk dance to the window washer's radio, and he dreams of seeing the sun and sky. So when he's carried outside one day, Robomop believes his wish has come true at last. Has it? Well one thing is for certain: for this little robot, finding his place in the world means never giving up trying.

Praise

"This one should hit the top of many bedtime stacks." — Publishers Weekly

"Offers up a happy ending that involves friendship, love, and, well, honky-tonk music." — Booklist

"This humorous story shows that everyone has a place in the world and should never give up. The illustrations are reminiscent of vintage picture books and brightly fill each page....A unique addition." — School Library Journal