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bear_ridge_tarot's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This early readers chapter book is so cute! The inclusivity with Layla and her bots helping build a new go-kart for Tina. Tina needs a wheelchair to get around and feels very left out when the other kids get to race. Layla is the only one who notices, and with the help of her bots, sets out to make it a fun day for everyone.
I read this with my seven-year-old before bedtime, which may have been a bit of a mistake because he got very excited by the book! He loved the kart customization sequence and how the bots are specialized but an essential part of the team. I thought the whole thing was cute and fun.
fallingletters's review
5.0
So much to love in this book!
- Thoughtful protagonist Layla uses her skills and knowledge to help her friend Tina
- Tina uses a wheelchair and can't participate in the go kart races: Layla asks Nina what kind of modifications Nina would like to be able to drive a go kart
- Works through processes of experimentation, trial and error, teamwork, collaboration
- Colourful, cute and crisp illustrations, including children with diverse skin colours (I didn't read book one so I don't know if Layla's identity has been labelled, but she is clearly illustrated as a person of colour)
- Adorable robots who are also smart and helpful
- Thoughtful protagonist Layla uses her skills and knowledge to help her friend Tina
- Tina uses a wheelchair and can't participate in the go kart races: Layla asks Nina what kind of modifications Nina would like to be able to drive a go kart
- Works through processes of experimentation, trial and error, teamwork, collaboration
- Colourful, cute and crisp illustrations, including children with diverse skin colours (I didn't read book one so I don't know if Layla's identity has been labelled, but she is clearly illustrated as a person of colour)
- Adorable robots who are also smart and helpful
lbandoch's review against another edition
4.0
Great overall book to help kids understand how to think through problems and not to give up when an obstacle gets in their way. Love how Layla is an inventor and a rock star. I think I wanted to be both too when I was Layla's age. ;-)
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