Robots Don't Make You Go to Bed

Thank you, Familius, for the advance reading copy.

The book needs to be read to kids right away once it comes out!
Because it has become really important to make kids understand what it means when their parents say “no” to things they want all the time.

The book shows the consequences of having a robot which only has the capacity to follow whatever the kid owner says. What if parents say “yes” to everything kids want all the time!

I love the cover and the content. The illustrations are really good. It reminds me of the Adams Family and Caroline. Amazing!

Oh I love this book! It's paced perfectly and the plot is super entertaining and teaches kids that nothing everything we wish for is as it seems and also to appreciate your parents! I love a good well-rounded plot where there's a lesson to be learnt!

Loved the artwork in this book. It was easy for my nephew to follow along with as well as the story that was being told. The message was clear for children understand; sometimes we wish for things that we don't really want. That was nice. It was a cute story. I would definitely buy this for him. He's 8 years old and I feel like it engaged him. We even had to conversation about what he would do if he had a robot.

"Robots Don't Make You Go To Bed" is a classic story of "be careful what you wish for"! Owen's mom won't let him eat ice cream for breakfast, or keep his toys strewn all over the floor, or stay up late after reading 6 bedtime stories. But a robot would! This story is very cute and does a great job of showing the consequences of ones actions and what would happen if children actually got what they wanted all the time. I really enjoyed the illustration style of this book, giving it an endearing and whimsical Tim Burton feel.

This story teaches kids that getting everything you want is not always a good thing.
The story is from a little boy's perspective. He's tired of his mom making him eat balanced meals and pick up his messes. He thinks a robot will do everything he asks it to, and he'll be much happier.
It turns out, a robot is no fun to play with because it always wins, and eating huge ice cream sundaes for breakfast makes you sick. And noone loves and takes care of you like your mom (/parent/caretaker.)
It's a good lesson against being bratty.
The writing is entertaining, and the illustrations are in a unique style that's slightly edgy.

I read an advanced copy of this book in order to review it. All opinions are mine.

This was such a fun and quick read. The illustrations did give a bit of a Tim Burton character vibes. It is definitely a great read for kids for its message. I do believe that kids have a funny perspective in the things they think are good in their eyes. An ice cream sandwich for breakfast sounds amazing and like the best thing ever but nothings beats having a fulfilling nutritious breakfast. Nothing is better than having your mom with you, even if you feel like she’s always nagging.

This book will do well at opening kids eyes and it’s kind of funny. I would recommend for everyone to try it out!

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

This was a really cute story that has a clear message, but it isn't too overt. Owen gets to go through everything that he thinks he wants, so little readers will be able to follow his journey and come to their own conclusions. The artwork that accompanies the story is really well done, and enhances the overall story. This will be a great story for kids to read, and for parents to share with their kids so they can understand why sometimes "no" is important.

I received an electronic ARC from Familius through NetGalley.
Owen doesn't like having rules. His mom won't let him eat ice cream for breakfast and makes him clean up his toys. So, he wants a robot instead as they won't make him follow rules. To his delight, he wins a contest and assembles his robot. And, it works like he hoped - except it doesn't work exactly like he hoped. Readers will enjoy the humor and quirky illustrations. They may even connect with wishing for a life without rules and then relate to getting their parents back. A fun read for elementary classes that could lead to dialogue and STEAM exploration.

🤖 What a heartwarming story about a boy discovering the irreplaceable value of his mom!

🤖 Owen struggles to understand his mom and her rules, so he decides to replace her with a robot. However, he soon realizes that while robots might be cool, they can’t replace the love and care of his mom.

🤖 This book beautifully captures the inquisitive nature of children and celebrates the special bond between mothers and their children.

🤖 The illustrations have a charming Tim Burton-esque style that I absolutely adored! Check out my slides for some examples.

🤖 This book is perfect for any child and would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift.

Thank you @familiusbooks for a copy of this book, which I have read and reviewed honestly and voluntarily.