You know when you're hungry, and you're looking for something to eat, and you finally think of something, and you eat it, and it was the perfect snack? It absolutely hit the spot? That was what Robot Dreams was like for me. It's a wordless graphic novel about a dog and a robot, and it delighted me to no end. The illustrations were so lovely that, although I wanted to find out how the story would end, I also wanted it to go on forever so I could keep looking at them. Everything about the book is charming and adorable. It was just what I needed to read: it hit the spot.**
Robot Dreams has been short-listed for a Cybils award. Winners in all categories will be announced this Thursday!
9 comments:
ooo! I think I need to read it.
The illustration on the cover immediately makes me want to read it. I just saw it and wanted that book.
Oooh, looks really cute :D
Yay for Thursday!
How are you liking Sun and Moon? It feels so weird to have read a book before you. Like Riley on National Treasure ... "Wait. I know something about history you don't know? Is this how you feel all the time?" :)
Of course, you'll reply that you're reading it for the second time.
It looks like a kiddie book, but those are fun! :D
Erin - you put it just right. This book does "hit the spot." I felt the same way when I read it. The colours are so muted, but I still find it so visually appealing. The whole thing is understated in a lovely way.
Oh, I adored "Robot Dreams"! I had the same feelings about "Jellaby" as well - have you checked that one out yet? If you liked "Robot Dreams" then I can confidently assure you that you will love "Jellaby" (but be forewarned of its rather abrupt ending, promising a sequel).
Noel - that made me laugh so hard. You are hilarious. And no, it's my first time reading it (I finished it yesterday) - so you've read a book before me! :)
I enjoyed it a lot, but I think I liked 'East' by Edith Pattou even better.
Shelf Elf - exactly. :)
Laura - no, I haven't, but I just saw Fuse's review of it. If it's at all comparable to Robot Dreams, I will definitely be checking it out! Thanks!
Followed you here from Semicolon. I too loved Robot Dreams. Our family also loves the picture book Chicken and Cat, and Regis Fallers Adventures of Polo. Brian Ralph's Cave In from a few years ago is also lovely.
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