Bell,
Cece. 2012. RABBIT & ROBOT: THE SLEEPOVER. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.
ISBN 9780763654757 [Suggested Grade Levels K - 2]
REVIEW
Odd couple friendships are prolific in children’s
literature. They serve a couple of
functions. First, young kids are
learning how to handle the treacherous world of friendships, and these odd
couples can provide the maps to help navigate differences. Second, these books celebrate a world full of
differences and therefore encourage their readers to as well.
Rabbit and Robot are by definition an odd couple. Rabbit likes carrots on his pizza, but Robot
wants nuts and bolts. Rabbit seeks
order, plans, and schedules. Before
Robot arrives, Rabbit has planned out the evening with a list of 4 things to do
(which corresponds to the 4 chapters in this early reader book). He gets a little upset when things do not go
as planned, but Robot is there for his friend with statements such as, “I have
some data that will interest you.”
Readers will find humor and charm in the story and
illustrations. For instance, throughout
“Chapter 2: Watch TV” a TV remote sticks out of Rabbit’s ear (as he runs around
the house looking for said remote).
Hopefully this isn’t the last we see of the new odd couple.
“I have reviewed today’s data and the result is: Today was a
good day.”
CONNECTIONS
Rabbit and Robot offers the opportunity to explore
similarities and differences with students as they discuss character. Educators may also ask kids to brainstorm
other great odd couple friendship combinations.
Creativity will flow.
RELATED
BOOKS
Other odd couple friendships:
Dicamillo, Kate. BINK AND GOLLIE.
Lobel, Arnold. FROG AND TOAD.
Barrows, Annie. IVY AND BEAN.
By
Emily Fultz
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