Clink
Clink is an outdated robot whose only skills are playing music and making toast (usually burnt). He can’t compete with the other trendy robots in the shop, so no one has any interest in buying him. Watching his robot friends depart with their new owners, Clink “leaked rusty tears every time”—until the day when a new customer, Milton, browses unimpressed through the robot ranks. He’s headed out the door without making a purchase when an inspired Clink spontaneously belts out “a head-boppin’, toast-poppin’, showstoppin’ tune. The song was old-fashioned and crackled with static, but there was pure joy in every note.” Milton loves to dance, and so a perfect match is made. (He doesn’t even mind burnt toast.) Details in the colorful illustrations add humor to the tale of an endearing robot who deserves his happily-ever-after ending. ©2011 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Matthew Myers
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-8
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Dance and Dancers
Friendship
Humor
Music and Musicians
Science Fiction
Publishers:
Balzer + Bray, HarperCollins
Publish Year: 2011
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780061929281
CCBC Location: Picture Book, DiPucchio