{"product_id":"wonky-a-robotics-club-story-hardcover","title":"Wonky: A Robotics Club Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDarcy Pattison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNathaniel Gold\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowie ambles into robot club hoping to find a friend. But when Lincoln bounds into the room, Howie hides. The strange new bird is too big and fluffy. The teacher, however, puts the unlikely pair together. Will they be able to accept each other's wonky ideas and become friends?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor STEM classes, this story emphasizes the discussion of form v. function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story encourages divergent thinking as Lincoln and Howie design a robot. For kids who are rigid and inflexible, they'll see the value of considering different options, and accepting those who are different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT THEY ARE SAYING: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\". . .offbeat and clever. . . With pages filled with animals and robots, this tale will certainly appeal to kids. . . .\" \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A delightful story of friendship and teamwork.\" Dori Hillestad Butler, Theodore Geisel Honor Award for \u003cem\u003eKing \u0026amp; Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats\u003c\/em\u003e, and Edgar award for \u003cem\u003eThe Buddy Files: The Case of the Lost Boy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Charming. . .Pattison's storytelling skills give readers a look into the give-and-take of friendship.\" Carla Killough McClafferty, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Many Faces of George Washington\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What's WONKY? The heart-warming story of an unlikely friendship between Robot Club partners, told in Darcy Pattison's classic, charming voice. WONKY is a good reminder that friendships are often found with a heart that's open to the unexpected.\" Lynn Rowe Reed, illustrator of \u003cem\u003ePunctuation Takes a Vacation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"WONKY is a delightful mixture of a story about new friends and a robot club--honestly, what could be more fun? I adored Howie and Lincoln, Darcy Pattison's endearing animal characters, and Nathaniel Gold's colorful illustrations just pop off the page \" Monica Clark-Robinson, author of \u003cem\u003eLet the Children March\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42110632263815,"sku":"9781629441054","price":28.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/01055eb647cfc6489e464a546cfc06ce.webp?v=1732480421","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/wonky-a-robotics-club-story-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}