"Doug Unplugged"


Author/Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino
Awards: none
Ages: Kindergarden- 4th Grade

Pineapple Points: 4/5
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Summary:
A young robot has only ever learned by being hooked up to a computer and downloaded information into his memory. One day, Doug saw a pigeon outside his window and this enticed him to unplug and go outside. He learned so many new things through experience, that the computer could never teach him.

Evaluation:
A beautiful idea. Definitely one for the classroom library. It would be great for both genders in this day in age.

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