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I'm Programmed to Love You

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"Destined to become a new bedtime favorite.” Foreword Reviews

A mother robot lovingly explains all the ways her built-in features help her love her adorable robot child. From hologram projector eyes to extending arms filled with books, this mom robot has a built-in feature or contraption for every parenting need. This delightful homage to innate parental love shows that a mother’s love for their child has many applications, and it’s always automatic.

Reviews and Accolades

“Román’s bright, imaginative illustrations stand out…[A] warmly illustrated ode to familial care.”
Publishers Weekly

“The art is decidedly retro and recalls many mechanical creatures of several animated movies; the rather surprising palette is dominated by pink, orange, turquoise, and metallic blue…[A]n immersive lap-reading experience for youngsters.”
Kirkus Reviews

Artist Bios

Elias Barks is a writer who lives with his cats, Agnes and Magnus, beneath the gray skies of Astoria, Oregon. He is the author of Bigfoot Baby!, Yeti Baby! and I Believe in You.

Gemma Román is a Mexican illustrator and character designer. She works from her hometown of Culiacán, where she illustrates children's books for publishers across the world. Her art has been exhibited in galleries in California, New York, and México.

Reading Level

Reading level/interest: Ages 1 to 5.

Lexile measure: 460L

GRL: J

GRE: 1

This book is aligned with Common Core Standards.

Specs and Details

I’m Programmed to Love You is a sturdy, oversized 9x9" board book—perfect for story time.

ISBN: 9781948931151

Free Education Guides / Activities

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