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Dyckman and Yaccarino work together to create a story about friendship between an unlikely pair. Moreover, the bright simplistic images draw attention to the various ways the friends play (e.g. collecting pinecones, skipping rocks, and walking on logs) and take care of each other (e.g. feeding, reading stories, and putting to sleep). The reasons behind the two friends taking care of each other is sweet enough for one to seek out the story. (view spoiler)[ When the robot was "bringing him [the boy] a spare battery," the robot's inventor walks in. The way the inventor aids the boy in returning home demonstrates great responsibility. < /spoiler>

This story is recommended for Preschool-Kindergarten. Using this as a read-aloud, as well as having it available in library, can aid in building social skills. The themes of friendship, and responsibility present in this story model the type of friendships we want students to develop.

This fantasy-science fiction picture book won the SCBWI Crystal Kite Member Choice Award for Atlantic (2013). (hide spoiler)]