Wodney Wat's Wobot by Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger When Wodney must face off against that big bully Camilla Capybara for a second time, a talking robot becomes his secret weapon. The meek wodent . . . er, rodent . . . hero with a speech impediment and a heart of gold is back! So is Camilla Capybara—the BIG bully who makes poor Wodney and his classmates tremble. But this time, Wodney has a secret weapon: a robot that helps him pronounce his r’s and seems to be just the thing to scare Camilla away for good. With the second empowering tale about Wodney, Lester and Munsinger use their signature dose of humor to remind us that the little guy can finish first, and it’s often brains—not brawn—that save the day. Format: eBook ISBN-13/ EAN: 9780547752105 ISBN-10: 0547752105 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 10/04/2011 Carton Quantity: 1 Grade Level: P,K,1,2,3 Age Range: 4,5,6,7
About the Book About the Authors Reviews About the Book When Wodney must face off against that big bully Camilla Capybara for a second time, a talking robot becomes his secret weapon. The meek wodent . . . er, rodent . . . hero with a speech impediment and a heart of gold is back! So is Camilla Capybara—the BIG bully who makes poor Wodney and his classmates tremble. But this time, Wodney has a secret weapon: a robot that helps him pronounce his r’s and seems to be just the thing to scare Camilla away for good. With the second empowering tale about Wodney, Lester and Munsinger use their signature dose of humor to remind us that the little guy can finish first, and it’s often brains—not brawn—that save the day. Subjects Social Themes/Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance Animals/Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc. Humorous Stories General CRAFTS & HOBBIES Social Themes/General (see also headings under Family) Related Subjects Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs Humorous Stories Self Esteem & Confidence Social Situations: Feelings & Emotions CRAFTS & HOBBIES Favorite Characters About the Author Helen Lester Helen Lester has written many hilarious and popular picture books, including the Tacky the Penguin series and Hooway for Wodney Wat. She lives in New York. www.helenlester.com Lynn Munsinger Lynn Munsinger has illustrated more than ninety books for children, many written by her frequent collaborator, Helen Lester. She lives in Vermont. Excerpts Reviews "Lester’s precisely worded text creates a wide range of emotions, from joy to gloom to satisfaction, while Munsinger’s expressive line-and wash illustrations capture every nuance of the amusing story."—Booklist "This sequel will be embraced by youngsters who struggle with their speech and need some hints on how to handle the capybaras in their lives."—Kirkus "Readers should have fun reading aloud in Wodney’s voice, but multidimensional Camilla is a scene-stealer herself."—Publishers Weekly