Wants vs. Needs vs. Robots

Written & illustrated by Michael Rex

Part of the Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots series

Robots learn the difference between wants and needs through unexpected trades.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join a group of robots as they navigate the tricky world of wants versus needs. In their quest for jellybean tacos and groovy boots, they trade away essentials like fuel and feet. Will they learn what truly matters before it's too late? This playful adventure invites young readers to explore the vital difference between desires and necessities, making it a book they'll want to revisit time and again.

From the publisher

In his witty companion to the popular Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots, New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex shows us why what we want isn’t always the same as what we need. Do you know the difference between a want and a need? It can be a hard thing to understand, especially when you want something so much that you feel like you have to have it. But some things aren’t essential–like jellybean tacos and groovy boots. Other things are essential–like fuel and feet to put the boots on. The robots in this book are here to show you the difference as they make trades to get some things they really want (hooray!) but give away some things they need (oops!). This timely companion to the popular Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots makes tricky, but vital, concepts accessible. Kids will have fun following the action and discovering this is the kind of book they really, really want to read again and again.

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