Clink

About This Book

Clink by Kelly DiPucchio is about a toy robot who could toast bread and play music at the same time. Kids today wanted cooler robots who could play basketball and bake cookies. Clink felt sad sitting on the self while his friends get purchased. But one day a very special boy took an interest in Clink.

Genre

Clink is science fiction picture book. The illustrations of Matthew Myers are fun and colorful and develops the storyline of Clink.

Importance

Clink shows children not to give up hope. There are people who will see the beauty in things that others find boring and unworthy.

Discussion Questions

• Ask the children why it was important for Clink to feel loved.
• Why is it important to show everyone love and attention?
• What kind of robot would you want to buy?

Activities for the Children

• Have the children draw Clink.
• Have the children build their own robots with empty cans.

Other Books by Kelly DiPucchio

• Grace for President
• Crafty Chloe
• Zombie in Love

 DiPucchio, K. (2011). Clink. Balzer Bray.