About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is begging for the latest high-tech toy or struggling to understand that living things have their own minds and feelings. It is an ideal pick for teaching children that companionship is about connection, not control. This rhyming story follows Flip, who orders a robotic dog online only to realize that a mechanical pet is just as unpredictable and high-maintenance as a real one. Through humor and high-energy illustrations, the book explores themes of responsibility and the chaos of pet ownership. It is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students who are beginning to navigate the balance between their own desires and the needs of others. Parents will appreciate the clever vocabulary and the subtle lesson that the best relationships are those that cannot be operated by a remote control.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and lighthearted. There is mild slapstick peril during the chase scene, but the approach is purely comedic and metaphorical. The resolution is hopeful and reinforces the bond between child and pet.
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