Here's a book of simple joy for the week: 

Every Friday, a boy and his father walk to their favourite diner for breakfast. Just the two of them, strolling down the lane bustling with people on their way to work. The boy and his father walk past changing landscapes, wave to friendly neighbours and dogs, and count the number of blocks to go. 

When they finally reach their favourite diner, they sit down for their "usuals." {The boy loves pancakes.} They talk about everything under the sky during this special Friday breakfast.

I love the Father-and-son theme and the warm routine of the pair. There is nothing fussy about the storyline, and nothing extravagant in the text. Only page after artistic page of nostalgia. 

My favourite scene is the last. I'm tempted to give it away, but I know I can't. {That last page is special. I want you to smile when you get there.} Read Every Friday whenever you need a sweet, simple story. Read Every Friday whenever you think about your father. Read Every Friday whenever you need a coat of family love.

Dan Yaccarino wrote and illustrated this book. He also illustrated "Boy + Bot," a story I blogged about last year: This Bot I Like.

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Do you have a special routine with a dear family? I'd love to hear about it.

Since last year, I've been reading more middle-grade novels than picture books. I'm looking forward to sharing my thoughts on MG novels from now on, too ~ stories that have touched my world in their own ways. Thanks for coming by & have a great week!

There was a boy named Boy.

There was a robot called Bot.

They met.

"Want to play?"
"Affirmative."

They had fun. But when Bot's power switch was accidentally turned off, Boy thought he was sick. Boy nursed Bot in ways he knew.

Night fell and Boy went to bed. His parents came to check on him and when they opened the door, they didn't realize they'd bumped Bot's switch back on.

This time round, Bot thought the sleeping Boy was sick. Bot nursed Boy in ways he knew.

Their friendship was incredibly sweet and sincere. So what if they looked different from each other, fell sick and regained their health differently?

They played the same, had fun the same, and even nursed each other back the same (or almost). This is Ame Dyckman's first book and it is one that will make you smile throughout. {Check out Ame's website here:  http://amedyckman.com/Books.html) 

I've never been a fan of robots, but this one I like.

This Bot I like.

A lot?

Affirmative!

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Are you a fan of robots? The only other I remember liking was Wall-E. What about you?