Zip, the World's Greatest Robot

(Board book)

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Age range 1+

Zip discovers he may not be the worlds greatest robot, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text for new readers.

When Zip tries to prove he is the world's greatest robot, things don't go exactly as planned. Despite his imperfection, he finds he is his friend's favorite robot. This book is perfect for beginner preschool and kindergarten readers with bold, simple illustrations, appealing characters, and easy-to-read text with new words to expand young readers' vocabulary. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

'A charming look at the distinction between perfect and perfect for you....Proof that being loved is better than being the greatest.' Kirkus, starred review

Reviews

Zip, the World's Greatest Robot earned a Kirkus Star!

"Plain, sky-blue backgrounds and green grass underfootkeep the focus on the compassionate kitten and the robot, which resembles agrinning Shop-Vac wearing a rabbit-ear antenna. Proof that being loved isbetter than being the greatest. " --Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Rebecca Purcell =============== Rebecca Purcell is a children's book author and illustrator from Portland, United States. She studied Art History in college before launching her career as an artist. Prints of her cute illustrations can be found in nurseries and playrooms around the world. Rebecca likes drawing with pencils, hiking through alpine meadows, and drinking large quantities of tea. She has written and illustrated several series of children's board books. Rebecca's book, Zip the World's Greatest Robot, was included as a Best of 2020 Board Book/Picture Book from Kirkus Reviews. She lives in an old brick house with her husband, two sons, a stubborn dog, and a nearly perfect cat.