Description: In this vibrant picture book, Milo only wants to play with his toy robot, RO-BO, until his mother makes him go out and play with other kids. Together the new friends go on a grand adventure thanks to RO-BO, but it is the power of their energetic play that ensures they get home safely.
Brief description:
Mariana Ruiz Johnson was born in Buenos Aires. She is an illustrator and author of picture books, and she has written books for children on all continents. In 2013 she received the International Compostela Prize for Illustrated Album for her book Mamá, translated into more than ten languages. In 2015 she was the winner of the international Silent Book Contest with the book While You Are Sleeping. She was selected for the illustrators exhibition at the Bologna Book Fair in 2023 and 2024. She is a professor at the Buenos Aires University. She lives in the outskirts of Buenos Aires with her husband, two kids and a cat.
Review Quotes:
"Ruiz Johnson has crafted a relatable ode to the importance of maintaining human connections in a world full of technological distractions. Detailed panels, rendered in acrylic, pastel, and pencil and edited digitally, combined with Schimel's spot-on translation from Spanish to create a unique world that will inspire readers to go outside and touch grass. An appealing look at the power of play."
-- "Kirkus Reviews"