Rabbit & Robot and Ribbit

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 7, 2016

Review

Friends Rabbit and Robot are back in their second easy reader adventure. In four chapters, all entitled "Ribbit", Rabbit is introduced to Robot's frog friend named Ribbit who only speaks in ribbits. The theme of having more than one friend is explored when Rabbit becomes jealous of Ribbit. When a disagreement is sparked between Rabbit and Ribbit, poor Robot's emotion decoder is put to the test and he overheats. Robot's owner's manual is nowhere to be found and over-dramatic Rabbit must work with Ribbit to get Robot functional again. The topic is relevant for first to third grade readers who are somewhat experienced. Bell keeps the four chapters focused on one situation while some solid vocabulary is introduced, defined and then repeated throughout in a humorous way. "Engrossing" is the word of the day. Recommended for easy reader collections.

Overall Book Score: excellent