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Children's Fiction General

Rafa Was My Robot

by (author) Alexandra Dellevoet

illustrated by Ken Turner

Publisher
Annick Press
Initial publish date
Sep 2014
Category
General
Recommended Age
4 to 7
Recommended Grade
k to 2
Recommended Reading age
4 to 7
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554516841
    Publish Date
    Sep 2014
    List Price
    $2.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554516780
    Publish Date
    Jan 2014
    List Price
    $9.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781554516797
    Publish Date
    Jan 2014
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

A gentle tale of love, friendship, and loss.

Rafa the robot goes everywhere with Jacob -- to swim lessons, to school, and even on trips to far-off places. One day, Rafa doesn't feel well, so Jacob takes him to the doctor. When the doctor explains that Rafa's special robot battery needs replacing, Jacob travels the world to find the right one. Sadly, he comes back empty-handed, and one day soon after, as Jacob holds Rafa's hand, his robot friend dies. Jacob is heartbroken, but he creates a memorial that helps him honor Rafa so that he is always close by.

This quietly moving picture book will help young children through the difficult process of losing someone or something they love. Without diminishing the pain of losing a loved one, Rafa Was My Robot conveys a comforting message that by keeping them in your heart, they are never far away.

With touches of whimsical humor, the softly colored illustrations on a sunny yellow background provide a warm and reassuring backdrop to this poignant story. Parents and educators will find it an invaluable resource when trying to explain death to young children.

Alexandra Dellevoet is a writer and filmmaker. Rafa Was My Robot is her first children's book. She is currently developing other children's stories and writing her first screenplay. In her spare time, Alex volunteers at a children's hospice in Toronto.

About the Contributors

Ken Turner is an illustrator and animation filmmaker. His company Freak Show Studios produces short films, web series and illustrated books. He lives in Halifax. Visit his website at www.kenturner.blogspot.com

About the authors

Alexandra Dellevoet is a writer and filmmaker. Rafa Was My Robot is her first children's book. She is currently developing other children's stories and writing her first screenplay. In her spare time, Alex volunteers at a children's hospice in Toronto.

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Ken Turner is an illustrator and animation filmmaker. His company Freak Show Studios produces short films, web series and illustrated books. He lives in Halifax. Visit his website at www.kenturner.blogspot.com

Ken Turner's profile page