Stop! Bot! - Hardcover

Winner of the 2020 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for most distinguished American book for beginning readers.

Award-Winning Interactive Mystery for Young Readers

Stop! Bot! brings beginning readers an engaging mystery adventure perfect for ages 4-8. This Geisel Award-winning picture book combines simple, easy-to-read text with playful illustrations that keep young children engaged from start to finish.

The Story

A little boy walking with his family proudly shows a building doorman his new "bot." But the excitement quickly turns to action when the bot floats up and away like an escaped balloon. "Stop! Bot!" The kind doorman springs into action, racing up each floor of the building to catch the runaway bot.

What starts as a simple chase becomes increasingly wacky with every floor. Each resident helps in the pursuit, but nothing is quite as it seems. Musicians, baseball players, zoo animals, and even a very large monkey join the adventure. The suspense builds with each turn of the page: will they rescue the bot before it's too late?

Perfect for Beginning Readers

The book features short, simple words and repetitive phrases that help early readers build confidence. The interactive nature of the story encourages children to participate, making it an excellent choice for read-aloud sessions at home or in the classroom. Young readers will love discovering the funny details hidden in each illustration as the story unfolds.

About the Author/Illustrator

James Yang's prize-winning work has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including Graphis, Newsweek, Forbes, Fortune, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author/illustrator of Bus! Stop!, Joey and Jet, Joey and Jet in Space, and Puzzlehead.

The designer of "Clockman," a sculpture on display at the National Museum of American History, Mr. Yang and his wife live in New York City.

Book Details

This hardcover edition features vibrant illustrations throughout, making it a wonderful gift for kids who are developing their reading skills. The playful picture book format keeps children entertained while building literacy fundamentals.