A review by katymul
Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots by Michael Rex

funny informative lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I love that this book exists. It's a small weapon in the fight to teach media literacy and battle misinformation, but it feels like an important early step in the process. And the fact that it can do it with adorable robots is such a plus.

I also appreciate that the book is not JUST simple, didactic fact/opinion matching. A few of the opinions are more emotional -- asking you to pick a robot and leaving room for that being a place of hurt feelings or perhaps difference between two people. So the book sneaks in another lesson -- that people can like different things than you and that's okay! You are allowed to have favorite things, but you should be kind to all.

What important lessons to PAIR with fact vs. opinion discussions, even from an early age.