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The Boy Who Cried Robots!

by Chris Britt

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Tall tales, robots, and trust

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Tall tales, robots, and trust

Sam’s extravagant claims—ranging from a monster eating his homework to robots attacking his house—give this humorous comic a playful spin on the “Boy Who Cried Wolf” fable. The escalating stories also create a clear social thread: Sam’s classmates grow distant as his exaggerations pile up, while the community’s response brings the consequences of a big fib into view. Robots, monsters, and aliens supply the comic-book spectacle; honesty and trust anchor the story.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children around ages 4–8, including second graders, interested in humorous comics.
  • Young readers who enjoy stories featuring robots, monsters, or aliens.
  • Families and educators looking for a story about exaggeration, honesty, and trust.

Themes

Honesty and exaggerationTrust and consequencesCommunityRobots, monsters, and aliens

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Book overview

A funny comic with robots, monsters, and aliens-that's just right for second graders!

Sam claims a monster ate his homework, the tub is full of alligators, and extraterrestrials have named their planet in his honor.
But when Sam's exaggerations alienate his classmates, the tall tales escalate.

Are robots really attacking his house? (Of course not! Sam made it up!)

As in Aesop's classic "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," Sam's community rallies to help him out. And Sam learns how a big fib can have serious consequences.
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