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HarperCollins (2006), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 48 pages
Description
Rolie Polie Olie, a round robot living on a planet where everything is round, enjoys a busy day with his family and then is too wired to go to bed at night.
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LibraryThing member MelAKnee
The first in the Rolie Polie Olie series, this book introduces this friendly little robot. He and his family spend the day having fun and getting into adventures set to a rhyme. Olie's having too much fun and refuses to go to bed. His parents become upset with him, and Olie gets sad when they don't
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come to say goodnight. Little does he know, they're just being silly, too. Show Less
LibraryThing member SalemDjembe
Rolie Polie Olie is a sweet story of a traditional family, right down to the rollie polie dog, named spot.
Everything is perfect until Olie gets into trouble for misbehaving. He is sent to his room, where he feels emotions of sadness and loneliness. His family rejoins him teaching him about
Everything is perfect until Olie gets into trouble for misbehaving. He is sent to his room, where he feels emotions of sadness and loneliness. His family rejoins him teaching him about
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forgiveness, and family values of togetherness allowing him to regain his position in the family unit. Show Less
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
Cute, clever, vibrant - but imo ultimately unsatisfying. I'm not surprised tots love it, but I sure would get sick of reading it to them every night.
A catalog of the day's activities that resembles the dream day of many a child, a little fussy & naughty bit at bedtime, and a happy reconciliation. I
A catalog of the day's activities that resembles the dream day of many a child, a little fussy & naughty bit at bedtime, and a happy reconciliation. I
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did check out more of the series from the library; I'll read on to see if they get richer. Show Less
LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
A little rolie polie robot living on a little round planet in the sky, Rolie Polie Olie passes an enjoyable day with his loving family in this rhyming picture-book from author/artist William Joyce. Bouncing out of bed in the morning and brushing his teeth while his head recharges, Olie has all
Originally published in 1999, and recently reprinted in this 2017 edition, Rolie Polie Olie launched an extensive series of picture-books, board-books and other titles devoted to the adventures of the eponymous robot hero. There is also a television series based on this character and his family, I believe - a series which netted Joyce an Emmy Award. Although I do think the combination of rollicking rhyme and bright artwork will please many child readers, I'm not sure I enjoyed this one as much as some of Joyce's other picture-books, such as The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore or The Guardians of Childhood titles. Still, this one does have appeal, especially to children who like robots, and it is to them that I recommend it.
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sorts of fun with his Momma, Dad, little sister Zowie, and dog Spot. When bedtime comes, Olie makes a nuisance of himself, but not so much that his family won't forgive him...Originally published in 1999, and recently reprinted in this 2017 edition, Rolie Polie Olie launched an extensive series of picture-books, board-books and other titles devoted to the adventures of the eponymous robot hero. There is also a television series based on this character and his family, I believe - a series which netted Joyce an Emmy Award. Although I do think the combination of rollicking rhyme and bright artwork will please many child readers, I'm not sure I enjoyed this one as much as some of Joyce's other picture-books, such as The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore or The Guardians of Childhood titles. Still, this one does have appeal, especially to children who like robots, and it is to them that I recommend it.
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Original publication date
1999
Physical description
48 p.; 10 x 8.98 inches
ISBN
0060534842 / 9780060534844