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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.
Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.
Today, we're joining a RABT BLOG TOUR already in progress, starring a new(ish) Children's release via Mascot Books. Our lead is beside himself with worry about this, that, and the other, and try as he might, he can't seem to see the other side of the rainbow. Nothing a little help from his friends can't fix as well as the affection of a new little....toaster. What?! Don't worry, you'll see. Ready or not, here comes today's ebook of choice...
by
Joshua Margolis
Photos by
Joshua Margolis & Han Lee
9781631779367
Mascot Books
About the book...
Melvin is known for being a sad…(ish) robot. But, as he finds new friends and experiences, he may just figure out how to be happy…(ish).
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Okay, first of all I have a penchant for attaching "ish" to several dozen things throughout the day, especially at work (hey, it's have fun or go crazy, take your pick), so the curiously quirky title drew me right in. Then we have Melvin....awwww! How can you NOT want to know what is making this little robot sad...ish?! I was sold hook, line, and sinker....
From his penchant for repairs utlizing that sacred tool of the trade (duct tape) to his infatuation with a certain Ladybug bot (Melvin and Marilyn, come on...they were meant to be!), we follow Melvin through a typical day filled with potential that simply ends in despair. Poor Melvin, will he ever get his day? Well, as it seems, with the help of a little B.T. (that's Burnt Toast to the uninitiated), he most certainly can....and even those heartbreaks of the past can be cleared away like the lingering smells of burned bread when the lines of communication are open, leaving room for a chance at a happy(ish) ever after.
In the end, the story was a great reminder that we are all different, but those differences are what make us remarkable and no one should hold their head down in shame for being themselves. A frequent customer at my last job use to say HOPE stands for Hold On, Pain Ends...and that indeed is a hard truth to learn, but a truth nonetheless. Recommended for readers of all ages because there is something to take away from it no matter your walk of life, age, class, or modem speed.
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Okay, first of all I have a penchant for attaching "ish" to several dozen things throughout the day, especially at work (hey, it's have fun or go crazy, take your pick), so the curiously quirky title drew me right in. Then we have Melvin....awwww! How can you NOT want to know what is making this little robot sad...ish?! I was sold hook, line, and sinker....
From his penchant for repairs utlizing that sacred tool of the trade (duct tape) to his infatuation with a certain Ladybug bot (Melvin and Marilyn, come on...they were meant to be!), we follow Melvin through a typical day filled with potential that simply ends in despair. Poor Melvin, will he ever get his day? Well, as it seems, with the help of a little B.T. (that's Burnt Toast to the uninitiated), he most certainly can....and even those heartbreaks of the past can be cleared away like the lingering smells of burned bread when the lines of communication are open, leaving room for a chance at a happy(ish) ever after.
In the end, the story was a great reminder that we are all different, but those differences are what make us remarkable and no one should hold their head down in shame for being themselves. A frequent customer at my last job use to say HOPE stands for Hold On, Pain Ends...and that indeed is a hard truth to learn, but a truth nonetheless. Recommended for readers of all ages because there is something to take away from it no matter your walk of life, age, class, or modem speed.
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About the author...
Joshua Margolis is a sculptor, photographer, and author from Oakland, Ca. His work has been featured in many galleries and studios. He was the de Young Fine Arts Museum artist in residence for the month of July 2014, where he brought his monsters and robots project to sculpted life. Melvin the Sad…(ish) Robot is the first story of its kind to incorporate Joshua ceramic sculptures into a real world setting, creating a unique visual narrative.
Special thanks to Cami at RABT Book Tours for the chance to bring this tour to you as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, the publisher, THIS TOUR, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now in "e" and "tree" formats via Mascot Books, so be on the lookout for it on a bookstore shelf or virtual retailer of your choosing.
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
