Are you looking for some robot children’s books to use in your classroom that include literacy extension ideas? This list may be just what you are looking for!
Robots of any kind are a wonderful theme and are filled with some exciting literacy experiences to explore. You may have had the opportunity to read some of these robot books already, but hopefully some will be a new adventure for you and your kids. Whether you like or dislike Robots, try these engaging books and some of the extension activities suggested.
1. Robots, Robots Everywhere by Sue Fliess
On the ground and in the air, Robots, robots everywhere!
Up in space, beneath the seas, Robots make discoveries.
This Little Golden Book features robots of all kinds! From ones up in space to the ones we use at home. With bold, colorful artwork a perfect introduction to the fascinating subject of today’s real robots!
Literacy Extensions:
- Robots Literature List
- Student Booklet: “Our Robots”
- Robots & Gear Counting
- My Robots Story: Student Worksheets
2. Blippy the Robot by Sonica Ellis
With short and sweet rhymes Blippy the Robot engages the imagination of children. The book gently introduces them to the concepts of role models, teamwork, and consequences.
Out-of-this-world illustrations bring Blippy, the planets, and mischievous aliens to life. Blippy says, “Take me to your reader.” Enjoy this book today before the next rocket blasts away!
Literacy Extensions:
- “Robots Can” Classroom Book
- “Robots Can” Student Booklet
- Venn Diagram Comparing Two Robots
- Robots Build a Two Addend Number Sentence
3. Robots by Melissa Stewart
Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines.
This leveled reader is an introduction to robotics. The author describes the purpose and functions of many different types of robots. She emphasizes the ways in which they move, the tasks that they perform, and where research may take the field in the near future. Some famous movie characters
Literacy Extensions:
- Classroom Book: Robots
- Robots Story Parts Worksheet
- Robots Painted Shapes Art Project
- Robots Number & Ten Frame Match Game
4. The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time on a remote island, after the boat transporting her sinks. She is activated by a curious otter who presses the button on the back of her neck.
She is a learning robot who has no idea what her purpose is, apart from to survive. At first, the wild animals are terrified of Roz as she’s a huge and scary looking metal robot. But things begin to change when she adopts a newly hatched gosling and learns to become a wonderful mother and friend.
This is a heartwarming tale that shows what it is to be human and, at the same time, takes the reader on an incredibly fun adventure.
Literacy Extensions:
- Robots Literature List
- Robots Story Parts: Student Worksheet
- Robots Roll It! Read It! Short Vowels
- Robot Paper Tube Art Project
5. The Robot Book by Heather Brown
This robot has two eyes, two arms, and two legs, but what really makes him tick? Inside The author answers that question within an interactive story that features actual working and moving–parts. Gears and cogs are mounted on each illustration to keep little fingers and imaginations engaged.
While the junior engineer is tinkering away, parents will also be charmed by the story’s warm text, which reveals the true secret behind what makes our robot tick. Here’s a little It isn’t a gear, or bolt, or some other mechanical part, it’s what’s in his heart that counts the most.
Literacy Extensions:
- “Our Robots” Classroom Book
- Robots Story Sequencing Student Worksheet
- Robots Shapes Art Project
- Robots Add & Subtract Match Game
6. Even Robots Aren’t Perfect by Jan Thomas
Meet two robots who are best friends and learn through their mistakes and make-ups that even robots aren’t perfect in this silly and sweet three-part picture book.
Red Robot and Blue Robot are very good friends. But sometimes friends say the wrong thing. And sometimes friends don’t understand. And, very often, friends make mistakes. In three hilarious and heartwarming stories, Red Robot and Blue Robot find out that even robots aren’t perfect but that doesn’t mean they aren’t perfectly best friends.
Literacy Extensions:
- Robots Word Bank
- Robots Literature Retelling Organizer Student Page
- Robots Make a Short Vowel Word Game
- Robots Roll & Cover Math Games
7. That’s Not My Robot by Fionna Watt
Meet five cool robots in this fun addition to the much-loved, That’s not my… series. Very young readers may touch various surfaces on pictures of robots that are not the one someone is looking for, until the right picture appears.
Young children love these books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
Literacy Extensions:
- “Robots Can” Student Booklet
- Robots Make a Short Vowel Word
- Robots Sight Word Games
- Robots Build 2 Addend Addition Number Sentences
Hello Robots by Joan Holub
Hello Buzz.
Hello Beep.
Hello robots fast asleep.
Wake up! Get dressed, robots!
Perfect for reading out loud, with the author’s hilarious text and the illustrator’s lively illustrations will have little ones learning and laughing as they try to help sleepy robots complete their morning routine in the correct order. A clever, interactive approach to new concepts like sequencing in a hilariously engaging way.
Literacy Extensions:
- “My Robot” Classroom Book
- Robots Letter & Sound Match Game
- Robots Build a Word
- Robots Numbers & Ten Frames Math Game
Finally, there are so many robot children’s books you can choose from. From fiction to nonfiction, the list of robot books is endless. Remember to pick the books that best fit the needs of your students or children and support your learning activities. Happy Reading!
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