Bing & Nero, Boy + Robot = Fun by I.L Williams

 

 

Although I think Bing's statement that having a robot is "even better than a dog" is a matter of opinion, I definitely enjoyed this book by I.L Williams about a boy who builds a robot, because he can't have a dog.

 

There are probably a lot of kids in the world who can't have a dog. Maybe their parents are allergic or maybe they're allergic. But Bing decides that he can do something about it and builds himself a robot friend!

 

I.L Williams has a fresh writing style that makes this book very easy to read. The text is simple and ties well with the fabulous illustrations provided by Inci Alper. They portray the creative Bing and his robot in a fun, unique style.

 

If you have ever dreamed about having your very own robot, then you will definitely want to read Bing & Nero, Boy + Robot = Fun.

 

One of the biggest reasons we like Bing & Nero here at Destiny's Book Dig Up is because the main character Bing is smart, inspired, and creative. (And he wears glasses. Glasses are cool!) He uses his imagination to problem solve and he gets things accomplished.

 

We think that I.L William's fresh writing style combined with Inci Alper's unique and fun illustrations make this book top shelf!

 

 



Always Be Us Three by Natalie Finnigan

 

 

A review by Teddy O'Malley

 

Normally, I let Destiny do all the reviews. This is her blog, after all. But I wanted to review this one, because the book touches a subject that I've been personally affected by. Explaining divorce or separation to a child.

 

This book and the parent doing the explaining will make a great team as it's written in simple, rhyming language in Natalie Finnigan's very unique style.

 

We've actually interviewed Natalie on our blog a few weeks ago and you can read our interview with her here.

 

I'm excited that Natalie dared to go there, because this book is much needed for many reasons. The most important being that separation is confusing and scary to a small child.

 

Natalie's book reminds the child that both parents will always love them and be there for them. Nothing the child did is responsible for the break-up.

 

 

Excerpt from the story

 

"Your daddy loves you very much and, yes, I love you too. And we want to be the very best that we can be for you."

 

The book also touches on some more tense moments of parents separating, such as the fighting that often comes before the actual split.

 

Natalie's witty rhyming explanation takes a friendly and un-scary approach and most importantly, reminds the child that they are loved.

 

Teddy