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Clink
Clink was a state-of-the-art robot with the dazzling ability to make toast and play music at the same time. But that was many years ago.
Now kids want snazzier robots who do things like play baseball and bake cookies. So day after day, Clink sits on a shelf and sadly watches as his friends leave with their new owners. He almost gives up on ever finding a home--until the day...more
Now kids want snazzier robots who do things like play baseball and bake cookies. So day after day, Clink sits on a shelf and sadly watches as his friends leave with their new owners. He almost gives up on ever finding a home--until the day...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 5th 2011
by Balzer + Bray
(first published April 1st 2011)
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I can't believe I don't know everything by this author! With the Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet book that I just read (and LOVED) and now Clink, I had better check out everything else that this author has written!
Clink is a robot that isn't as neat as the other new robots in the robot store. He doesn't have retractable arms, fancy attachments, or the ability to help with homework while making chocolate chip cookies. Of course Clink can play music and make toast (if you like slightly burned toast)...more
Clink is a robot that isn't as neat as the other new robots in the robot store. He doesn't have retractable arms, fancy attachments, or the ability to help with homework while making chocolate chip cookies. Of course Clink can play music and make toast (if you like slightly burned toast)...more
Clink used to be a new robot, but now he is dusty and squeaky. Even his ability to make toast and play music doesn’t attract the children anymore. Instead they want newer robots with retractable arms or the ability to bake cookies. When Clink tried to be like the newer robots, it never worked well. Finally Clink just gave up and hid himself away. A long time later, a boy came to the shop and wasn’t interested in any of the new robots. As the boy left the store, he played a song on a harmonica. W...more
i love these books that try and remind kids that there was a time before them when technology wasn't as advanced and people shook hands a lot more than clicking send. this cute little story about an out-of-date robot covers that, but i would imagine it would also be a good book to give a kid who is having a problem with old people....you know kids can get scared of the wrinkles, the gray hair, walkers and other such devices? well, maybe this is a tale about learning to love the old, too. i don't...more
Poor clink. everyone has a special talent except or him. He can't make cookies, he can't play baseball allhe can do is burn toast and play some old timey music. Clink is all but ready to give up before he is adopted by a little boy who love burnt toast and loves to dance. This is a great book for kids to show that everyone has great talents and everyone is useful. I would use this for grades 1-5.
DiPucchio, K. S., & Myers, M. (2011). Clink. New York: Balzer + Bray.
DiPucchio, K. S., & Myers, M. (2011). Clink. New York: Balzer + Bray.
Fans of The Brave Little Toaster and similar inanimate objects-with-feelings stories will love this one. There’s even a similar storyline: Clink is a rusty, aging toy robot who can’t compete in popularity with all of the flashier robots at the secondhand store. However, with a little luck, there's someone out there for him.
I adored Clink’s “talents”, as well—he toasts bread, plays music, and dances. The illustrations, too, are a marvel.
I adored Clink’s “talents”, as well—he toasts bread, plays music, and dances. The illustrations, too, are a marvel.
Who knew that you could make a robot appear so lovable that you'd want to give him a hug? Well that's what Matthew Myers accomplishes in these colorful, whimsical illustrations in a story about a rusty old robot that nobody wants anymore. This book kind of reminds me of the story in one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books (I think it was the very first one actually) where the little boy goes to the pet store and one of the puppies has some sort of deformity and the pet store owner says, "Oh n...more
Clink lives in a toy robot store. He is looking for just the right someone to love him and appreciate his quirks. Overlooked by folks who want newer and more sophisticated robots, poor Clink finally stops trying. The writing is sweet, humorous and has an upbeat ending. The art goes beyond the text and offers lots of delights (Including Clink's original blueprints on the cover pages!)
Clink is a terrific represention of when art and text make a perfect marriage.
Clink is a terrific represention of when art and text make a perfect marriage.
Everything about this book is great. I love the book trailer, the design. Even the author bios on the back flap are great. A really charming story about a robot looking for a home (and someone who likes burned toast). Great book about friends and remembering that the newest thing isn't always the best thing. Well-written with good rhythm for a storytime selection and bright, colorful illustrations that bring Clink and his world vividly to life.
It's a familiar story. Nobody wants the old robot until just the right boy arrives at the robot store. Clink is that old robot. He can play music and make toast, but no one wants that any more. Now kids want robots that can make cookies or pick up dirty laundry or play baseball. The colorful and amusing illustrations are what set this book apart; the cleverly-designed end papers are blueprints of Clink.
A robot is old and rusty and does not get purchased while other newer models do. When a boy comes into the store and hums a song, the robot gets up the motivation to do what he was programmed to do: play music (and make toast). The boy decides the robot is perfect despite being hit in the head with some of the robot's flying parts. This may be a book for second grade when they do their science unit on robots....
Clink is an old fashioned robot. He doesn't do as much as the new robots and he feels sad and left out. His friends try to cheer him up but once they get sold, there isn't much for him to do so he sits sadly, until he sees the perfect boy. Then Clink proves that he is the right robot!
I like the stylized art style. It reminds me of the fifties for some reason.
I like the stylized art style. It reminds me of the fifties for some reason.
Clink is an outdated robot---the newest and more thrilling of robots fly off the store shelves before him. Burning toast and playing music doesn't appeal to many children....but all it takes is one boy to give him the life he has always dreamed about. May be a good readaloud option for early elementary.
Clink is an old robot that nobody seems to want...until just the right kid comes along.
This is a fun picture book, with wonderful throw-back paintings that manage to look old school and modern at the same time. And the story is a charming homage to Corduroy. Each toy just needs to find the right child to love it.
This is a fun picture book, with wonderful throw-back paintings that manage to look old school and modern at the same time. And the story is a charming homage to Corduroy. Each toy just needs to find the right child to love it.
Another cute picture book about a robot and a boy. Another book Declan (age6) wants to pour over endlessly. It even has blueprints of the Clink robot on the end papers. Despite some formualtic writing and a few-off illustrations, I will have to buy this book.
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Cute story that shows newer isn't always better. There is someone for everyone even a rusty, old robot. Great read aloud. Children will relate well to the classic theme and be happy with the resolution.
This book was cute but didn't stand out as great. However, my girls have not been able to put it down, so Clink gets a spot on my "favorite kid books" shelf.
Clink is a toy robot with problems - and no one wants to buy him. But one day a young boy comes in and Clink is just perfefct.
A cute story with heart.
A cute story with heart.
Loved this story about a robot in a store who doesn't have the bells and whistles that the other robots have, but finds someone to love him nonetheless.
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Clink, clink! I raise my glass to celebrate another wonderful PB by Kelly DiPUcchio and a stellar debut for Matthew Myers. I laughed, I cried, I rusted!
super cute. detailed pictures for adults and kids to discuss. whimsical illustration style. set in the future but drawn like in the 50s.
There isn't much to say about this book, very simple, I did not enjoy this book at all. About a robot figuring out his differences and old ways still have a use to them. Cute if your 2 or 3, definitely not upper elementary.
The old last toy left on a shelf plot - updated with a robot that's a little bit like Wall-e. Note: the endpapers are fun.
cute illustrations and a sweet storyline about an out-of-date robot who finds a good home. reminded me of Cordory.
Didn't like it as much as I thought I would based on the review I read. Chock full of color for sure though!
My favorite illustration was of the shelves of robots in the store. You have to read each box!
We reviewed and recommended this book for our girls in Sparks and Brownies, ages 5 - 8.
Art looks straight out of "Jimmy Neutron". Nice enough story for kids into robots.
Boy makes lonely, obsolete robot feel wanted. Colorful, cheerful, familiar story.
This book is really cute and is popular with my science-loving little boys.
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