Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino, is a delightful tale of friendship. These two become friends despite their differences. They engage in fun activities, have compassion for each other, and work out problems. The tone of the book invites readers to think about characteristics of a friend, how to overlook differences, and possibly try something new. For some extension activities, visit RIF.
To hear the entire book, view on the YouTube link.
Savorings for Boy + Bot:
- Synonyms
- Varied sentence length
- Sequence of events
- Past tense verbs – /ed/
- Parallel structure
- Comparison – man vs. machine
- Wonderings – Was the boy imagining a friendship with his toy robot? Notice the illustrated toys in his bedroom.
- Friendship
- Compassion
Posted by MaryHelen 
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