Doug Unplugged
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It's easy being a robot, if you play by all the rules--but when Doug gets curious, he decides to unplug and forge his own path. And he discovers a whole world of what's possible.
Doug is a robot. His parents want him to be smart, so each morning they plug him in and start the information download. After a morning spent learning facts about the city, Doug suspects he could learn even more about the city by going outside and exploring it. And so Doug . . . unplugs. What follows is an exciting day of adventure and discovery. Doug learns amazing things by doing and seeing and touching and listening--and above all, by interacting with a new friend.
Dan Yaccarino's funny story of robot rebellion is a great reminder that sometimes the best way to learn about the world is to go out and be in it.
Praise for Doug Unplugged
"A gentle robotic rebellion." --USA Today
A sweet tale . . . Yaccarino [is] especially good at slipping in the small, nourishing details that are savored upon repeated readings." --The New York Times
Dan Yaccarino
Dan Yaccarino is an internationally acclaimed author, illustrator, and producer who has created many children’s books as well as several animated series. He is the author and illustrator of, most notably, Piccolo, Unlovable, The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau, and Every Friday. Dan’s work in children’s literature has inspired adaptations into foreign editions, stage productions, and toys. Awards and honors include The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books, the Bologna Ragazzi Award, ALA Notable Children’s Books, the Parents’ Choice Award, and an invitation to read his books at the White House. Dan has created and produced the animated series Doug Unplugs, Oswald, and Willa’s Wild Life. He is also the designer behind the animated series, The Backyardigans. Dan lives in New York City.
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