{"product_id":"stop-bot-9780425288818","title":"Stop! Bot!","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2020 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for most distinguished American book for beginning readers.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Interactive Mystery for Young Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStop! Bot! brings beginning readers an engaging mystery adventure perfect for ages 4-8. This Geisel Award-winning picture book combines simple, easy-to-read text with playful illustrations that keep young children engaged from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA little boy walking with his family proudly shows a building doorman his new \"bot.\" But the excitement quickly turns to action when the bot floats up and away like an escaped balloon. \"Stop! Bot!\" The kind doorman springs into action, racing up each floor of the building to catch the runaway bot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat starts as a simple chase becomes increasingly wacky with every floor. Each resident helps in the pursuit, but nothing is quite as it seems. Musicians, baseball players, zoo animals, and even a very large monkey join the adventure. The suspense builds with each turn of the page: will they rescue the bot before it's too late?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Beginning Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features short, simple words and repetitive phrases that help early readers build confidence. The interactive nature of the story encourages children to participate, making it an excellent choice for read-aloud sessions at home or in the classroom. Young readers will love discovering the funny details hidden in each illustration as the story unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\/Illustrator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Yang's prize-winning work has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including \u003ci\u003eGraphis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBus! Stop!, Joey and Jet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJoey and Jet in Space\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePuzzlehead.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe designer of \"Clockman,\" a sculpture on display at the National Museum of American History, Mr. Yang and his wife live in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover edition features vibrant illustrations throughout, making it a wonderful gift for kids who are developing their reading skills. The playful picture book format keeps children entertained while building literacy fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680605671698,"sku":"9780425288818","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cdd3b7d2-4828-4bab-956a-65b224768586.jpg?v=1734923095","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/stop-bot-9780425288818","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}